Specimen ID | 262072 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Oreochromis |
Species | niloticus |
Common Name | Nile Tilapia |
State | MS |
County | Jackson |
Locality | Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Mississippi Coastal |
HUC8 Number | 03170009 |
HUC10 Name | Pt Aux Chenes Bay-Mississippi Sound |
HUC10 Number | 0317000903 |
HUC12 Name | Bayou Casotte-Pt Aux Chenes Bay |
HUC12 Number | 031700090301 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 15 |
Collection Month | 7 |
Collection Year | 2009 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture |
Status | established |
Comments | Observed tilapia directly in clear shallow water. Seen, were two males in distinct breeding coloration that appeared to be about 0.75 lbs each and about eight breeding age females that were significantly smaller. Numerous fry and fingerlings were also present. |
Record Type | NAS sighting report |
Freshwater/Marine | Brackish |