Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3200
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionSarotherodon melanotheron (as Tilapia heudeloti) in Florida are primarily herbivorous.
Reference582
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/5/2024].

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