Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID273919
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateFL
CountyHernando
LocalityRamsey Pond [swamp]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWithlacoochee
HUC8 Number03100208
HUC10 NameSilver Lake-Withlacoochee River
HUC10 Number0310020805
HUC12 NameSimmons Prairie Lake
HUC12 Number031002080502
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month7
Collection Year1977
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1940
Author:Foot, K.J.
Date:1977
Title:Annual Performance Report: Preliminary Status Investigations of Blue Tilapia. Period July 6, 1976 - June 30, 1977.
Publisher:Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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