Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID242816
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StatePR
CountyLares
LocalityBlanco River, north of road PR-431, Espino Ward
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCulebrinas-Guanajibo
HUC8 Number21010003
HUC10 NameRio Grande de Anasco Watershed
HUC10 Number2101000302
HUC12 NameRio Blanco
HUC12 Number210100030205
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/30/2025].

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