Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID28087
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StateCA
CountyOrange
LocalityTalbert Channel, Huntington Beach, east of Beach Blvd. between SH 1 and Atlanta Rd.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSanta Ana
HUC8 Number18070203
Map
Collection Day14
Collection Month10
Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalETOH/NFRC-G
Museum Cat NumberWRC-CA-2
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/3/2026].

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