Specimen Information

Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus
(Blue Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID44260
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesaureus
Common NameBlue Tilapia
StateTX
LocalityRio Grande drainage
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeHUC2
HUC8 NameRio Grande
HUC8 Number13000000
Map
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Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:95
Author:Hubbs, C., R.J. Edwards, and G.P. Garrett
Date:1991
Title:An annotated checklist of freshwater fishes of Texas, with keys to identification of species.
Journal:The Texas Journal of Science, Supplement
Volume:43
Issue:4
Pages:1-56
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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