Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3201
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIn 1962, a seafood dealer in Tampa sold between 3,500 and 4,500 pounds of Sarotherodon melanotheron (as Tilapia heudeloti) at $0.25/pound, marketed as African Sunfish.
Reference582
Great Lakes RegionNo
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