Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1893331
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateFL
CountyCharlotte
LocalitySunset Lake, at entrance bridge on Babcock Lake Drive
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCaloosahatchee
HUC8 Number03090205
HUC10 NameLower Caloosahatchee River Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020506
HUC12 NameTrout Creek-Stroud Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number030902050601
Map
Collection Day3
Collection Month2
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | stocked
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected47
Photo
Nile Tilapia just beneath surface of the water
Nile Tilapia just beneath surface of the water
Nile Tilapia just beneath surface of the water


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/19/2026].

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