Specimen ID | 31675 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Sarotherodon |
Species | melanotheron |
Common Name | Blackchin Tilapia |
State | FL |
County | Brevard |
Locality | Indian River - Sebastian Creek |
Mapping Accuracy | Approximate |
HUC8 Name | Vero Beach |
HUC8 Number | 03080203 |
Map | |
Collection Year | 1987 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture | stocked illegally |
Status | established |
Comments | concentrated in areas with sulphur water inflows. Also reports knowing of about 30 people that have tilapia in their backyard ponds. |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |