Specimen Information

Oreochromis, Sarotherodon, Tilapia sp.
Oreochromis, Sarotherodon, Tilapia sp.
(tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31645
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis, Sarotherodon, Tilapia
Speciessp.
Common Nametilapia
StateFL
CountyHendry
LocalityLake Okeechobee, lakeward side of observation island near the littoral vegetation - open water interface
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLake Okeechobee
HUC8 Number03090201
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month12
Collection Year1984
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statuscollected
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierEverglades Regional office
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size2.92 kg


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