Blue Tilapia, Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner 1864)
Summary:
Although recorded from estuarine and fresh waters north of Cairns, Queensland, this record is likely based on a hybrid of O. mossambicus with one of three additional Oreochromis species, including O. aureus (see Mather & Arthington 1991, Arthington et al. 1999)
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Oreochromis aureus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Apr 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/5526
Blue Tilapia, Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner 1864)
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Recorded from estuarine and fresh waters north of Cairns, Queensland. This record may be based on a hybrid of O. mossambicus with one of three additional Oreochromis species, including O. aureus (see Mather & Arthington 1991, Arthington et al 1999) |
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