Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

5 results for Sarotherodon melanotheron (Blackchin Tilapia)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2919 Sarotherodon melanotheron Harvest Anecdotal Field Blackchin Tilapia are thought to contribute to declines in harvest of commercially sought food-fish... 29127
3201 Sarotherodon melanotheron Harvest Observational N/A In 1962, a seafood dealer in Tampa sold between 3,500 and 4,500 pounds of Sarotherodon... 582
3248 Sarotherodon melanotheron Harvest Observational Field Blackchin Tilapia is considered to be a nuisance fish that competes for food and space with native... 33607
3271 Sarotherodon melanotheron Harvest Anecdotal N/A In the eastern part of Florida, Blackchin Tilapia apparently was introduced or spread by local... 462
3275 Sarotherodon melanotheron Harvest Observational Field Sarotherodon melanotheron has been harvested and sold in the market at a relatively... 29127

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/11/2024].

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