Specimen Information

Oreochromis sp.
Oreochromis sp.
(tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1243996
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciessp.
Common Nametilapia
StateLA
CountyPlaquemines
LocalityCanal, north of Port Sulphur
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEast Central Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090301
HUC10 NameBarataria Bay-Frontal Gulf of Mexico
HUC10 Number0809030105
HUC12 NamePort Sulphur
HUC12 Number080903010510
Map
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Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28454
Author:Lorenz, O.T., P. Smith, and L. Coghill
Date:2014
Title:Condition and morphometric changes in tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) after an eradication attempt in southern Louisiana
Journal:NeoBiota
Volume:20
Pages:49-59
CommentsPossible hybrid
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater-Brackish


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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