Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID8454
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Australia, Oreochromis mossambicus were found to host five species of parasites with only two proposed to be co-introduced from its native range.
Reference38972
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationAustralia

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