Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID32078
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateFL
CountyOrange
LocalityWekiwa Springs State Park, near Apopka
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080101
Map
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Commentsreported by J.B. Miller 904-794-5959
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJ.B. Miller
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/21/2026].

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