Specimen Information

Poecilia latipinna
Poecilia latipinna
(Sailfin Molly)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID27396
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Specieslatipinna
Common NameSailfin Molly
StateAZ
Localitylower Gila basin in canals and wastewater ponds
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Gila
HUC8 Number15070201
Map
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Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:109
Author:Minckley, W.L.
Date:1973
Title:Fishes of Arizona.
Publisher:Arizona Fish and Game Department
Pages:127 pp
CommentsIntentionally introduced for aquarium fish production
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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