Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID543629
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalityDrainage Ditch leading to White Oak Bayou, in Jersey Village.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBuffalo-San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040104
HUC10 NameWhiteoak Bayou-Buffalo Bayou
HUC10 Number1204010403
HUC12 NameJersey Lake-Whiteoak Bayou
HUC12 Number120401040301
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month3
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | released
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size~18 inches TL
Photo
Oreochromis aureus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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