Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID27341
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StateAZ
CountyYuma
Localitycanal along of a canal NE of the jct. of SE 17th Street (CO 17TH ST.) and Ave D, Somerton, AZ
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameYuma Desert
HUC8 Number15030108
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month4
Collection Year1987
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statuscollected
CommentsIntroduced into Arizona for aquatic plant control.
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalFAU
VerifierCourtenay
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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