Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31243
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateFL
CountyBrevard
LocalityPort Canaveral at end of jetty
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number32007000
Map
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Collection Month1
Collection Year1986
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | stocked illegally
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen's anal fin was abnormal, but tentative id is T. melanotheron.
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalFAU (1)
Museum Cat NumberFAU
VerifierCourtenay
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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