Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID255923
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StateVI
CountySaint Thomas
LocalitySt. Thomas at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort (NW of Redhook), creek between hotel and pool
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. John-St. Thomas
HUC8 Number21020001
HUC10 NameSt. Thomas
HUC10 Number2102000101
HUC12 NameNortheastern St.Thomas
HUC12 Number210200010102
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month6
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsphotos; species identification is tentative right now. Waiting for verification.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordcounty
VerifierFuller, Pam - USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedseveral
Photo
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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