Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237462
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StatePR
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
HUC8 NamePuerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010000
HUC10 Number2101000202
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month10
Collection Year1986
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | stocked for sport
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville
Museum Cat NumberFMNH 48892
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater-Marine
Number Preserved1


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