Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID36851
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateNC
CountyPerson
LocalityHyco Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Dan
HUC8 Number03010104
HUC10 NameHyco Lake
HUC10 Number0301010405
HUC12 NameLower South Hyco Creek
HUC12 Number030101040505
Map
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Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsT. zilli also found here. Zilli more populous than aureus. Survived for years. None stocked additionally. This is a 3000 acre public lake.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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