Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID26219
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateAL
CountyLee
LocalitySougahatchee Creek 1.8 miles NE of Loachapoka, 90 meters of stream
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Tallapoosa
HUC8 Number03150110
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierTENTATIVE ID - Malcom Pierson, VERIFIED BY- John R
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected25
Size704.7 g


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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