Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID262004
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateTX
CountyHarris
Localityan unspecified pond just SW of Houston
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBuffalo-San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040104
Map
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Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
CommentsCollected. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPam Fuller, USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Cichlasoma urophthalma


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