Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID276082
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StateAZ
CountyYuma
LocalityGila River -- Yuma canals
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameYuma Desert
HUC8 Number15030108
Map
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Collection Year1963
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:984
Author:Hoover, F.G.
Date:1971
Title:Status report on Tilapia mossambica (Peters) in southern California.
Journal:Inland Fisheries Administrative Report No. 71-16
Publisher:Department of Fish and Game.
Pages:32 pp
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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