Specimen Information

Oreochromis mossambicus
Oreochromis mossambicus
(Mozambique Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID29772
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesmossambicus
Common NameMozambique Tilapia
StateCA
CountyOrange
Localitychannel at NW corner of Edinger Ave and Graham St., Huntington Beach. Saline part of the Bolsa Chika flood Control channel, Huntington Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSeal Beach
HUC8 Number18070201
HUC10 NameBolsa Chica Channel-Frontal Hunington Harbour
HUC10 Number1807020100
HUC12 NameAnaheim Bay
HUC12 Number180702010001
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month12
Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statusestablished
CommentsSome fish had isopod parasite on caudal fin. Courtenay sent isopods to Burt Williams, Univ. of Puerto Rico, for identification. First record of an isopod parasite on a cichlid and the first record of a marine isopod in fresh water.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposal1 spec.- ETOH/NFRC-G
Museum Cat NumberNFRC-G
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected100


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