Specimen Information

Sarotherodon melanotheron
Sarotherodon melanotheron
(Blackchin Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31549
GroupFishes
GenusSarotherodon
Speciesmelanotheron
Common NameBlackchin Tilapia
StateFL
CountyPinellas
LocalityMud Hole Island, Weedon Island State Preserve, Old Tampa Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameAlligator Creek-Salt Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020606
HUC12 NameGrand Bayou
HUC12 Number031002060603
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month12
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | stocked illegally
Statusestablished
Commentssalt to fresh water from artesian wells. Tidal influence from mosquito control ditches. Refuge in power plant ditches. Photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaldiscarded
VerifierDawn Jennings/Keith Thompson, Weedon Island St. Pr
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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