Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID160092
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateFL
CountyIndian River
Localitydrainage ditch in Vero Beach, nearly 68 km from its origin
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameSt. Sebastian River-Vero Beach Main Canal Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020303
HUC12 NameSt. Sebastian River-Indian River
HUC12 Number030802030307
Map
Collection Month10
Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14009
Author:Jennings, D.P., and J.D. Williams
Date:1992
Title:Factor influencing the distribution of blackchin tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron (Osteichthys: Cichlidae) in the Indian River system, Florida.
Journal:Northeast Gulf Science
Volume:12
Issue:2
Pages:111-117
Commentssouthernmost collection site
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFLMNH
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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