Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1335181
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateFL
CountyPolk
LocalityPeace Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
HUC10 NamePeace Creek Drainage Canal
HUC10 Number0310010102
HUC12 NameLake Garfield
HUC12 Number031001010205
Map
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Collection Year1968
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:179
Author:Buntz, J., and C.S. Manooch, III
Date:1968
Title:Tilapia aurea (Steindachner), a rapidly spreading exotic in south central Florida.
Journal:Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Volume:22
Pages:495-501
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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