Valikhani, H.Abdoli, A.Nejat, F.Khosravi, M.Khezri, K.Kiabi, B.H.2023-12-062023-12-062023JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE AND BIODIVERSITY, 2023; 7:60-682588-35262588-3526https://hdl.handle.net/2440/140119The status of non-native tilapia species was evaluated by sampling campaigns in fishing grounds in the central part of the Shadegan Wetland, southwest Iran in 2014–15 (with follow-up in 2019). Considering a high percentage of relative species abundance, the tilapia species (Coptodon zillii and Oreochromis aureus) are well established in the wetland. As the management plans of such species are difficult and expensive, prevention of the introduction of these species to other water bodies is highly recommended.en© The Authors 2023. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 InternationalBlue tilapia; Exotic/non-native species; Fishery; Redbelly tilapiaJournal article10.5281/zenodo.100449182023-11-16674100Khosravi, M. [0000-0003-3855-3017]