Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31284
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateFL
CountyIndian River
LocalityVero Beach, ditch in front of hospital on 37th St., blocked off culvert leading to river
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month6
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | stocked illegally
Statusestablished
CommentsSeined 15 m of ditch. None of fish marked or tagged, a few larger tilapia seen near culvert.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalreleased
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected20
Size2.5-10


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