Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID262072
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateMS
CountyJackson
LocalityGrand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number03170009
HUC10 NamePt Aux Chenes Bay-Mississippi Sound
HUC10 Number0317000903
HUC12 NameBayou Casotte-Pt Aux Chenes Bay
HUC12 Number031700090301
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month7
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsObserved 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 TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineBrackish


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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