Specimen Information

Lates niloticus
Lates niloticus
(Nile perch)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID160937
GroupFishes
GenusLates
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile perch
StateTX
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
Map
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Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusstocked
Reference 1
Ref. Number:532
Author:Clugston, J.P.
Date:1990
Title:Exotic animals and plants in aquaculture
Journal:Reviews in Aquatic Sciences
Volume:2
Issue:3,4
Pages:481-489
CommentsUnknown reservoirs in the state
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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