Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID543309
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityKings Canal, Lehigh Acres approximately 380 m W of Joel Blvd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCaloosahatchee
HUC8 Number03090205
HUC10 NameMiddle Caloosahatchee River
HUC10 Number0309020504
HUC12 NameLower Caloosahatchee River
HUC12 Number030902050408
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month3
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsEDDMapS record = 2689271. FWC ObservationID = 41499. "I fished it out of a ditch...was about 16" long."
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierLarry Connor
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size16 inches
Photo
Oreochromis aureus
Oreochromis aureus


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