Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31419
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateFL
CountyIndian River
LocalityGrand Harbor Development, 3 miles N of SR 60 in Vero Beach, US 1
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month1
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | stocked illegally
Statusestablished
CommentsHundreds of tilapia observed dead during severe freeze over Christmas in lagoon area near Indian River 1.2 km to river by water. None seen, none confiscated.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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