Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1468778
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateFL
CountyMarion
LocalityOcklawaha River, Florida
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameOklawaha
HUC8 Number03080102
Map
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Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:31771
Author:Lewis, R.R., III
Date:2012
Title:Management and restoration of the fish populations of Silver Springs and the middle and lower Ocklawaha River, Florida, USA
Publisher:Putnam County  Environmental Council
Pages:1-28
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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