Specimen Information

Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus
(Nile Tilapia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID877964
GroupFishes
GenusOreochromis
Speciesniloticus
Common NameNile Tilapia
StateMS
CountyHarrison
LocalityPond in Oyster Bayou
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number03170009
HUC10 NameShip Island Pass-Mississippi Sound
HUC10 Number0317000908
HUC12 NameBeach Drainage
HUC12 Number031700090801
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected20
Size18.3-88.9mm
Photo
Oreochromis niloticus
Oreochromis niloticus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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