Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID276984
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown
LocalitySampit River at Hwy 17 in Georgetown
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCarolina Coastal-Sampit
HUC8 Number03040207
HUC10 NameSampit River
HUC10 Number0304020701
HUC12 NameLower Sampit River
HUC12 Number030402070106
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month1
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusfailed
Commentscollected during electroshock sampling; do not survive winters
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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