Specimen Information

Poecilia mexicana
Poecilia mexicana
(Shortfin Molly)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID29935
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesmexicana
Common NameShortfin Molly
StateCO
CountyConejos
Localitycanals, ditches and ponds below the Weisbart and Weisbart Hog farm where tropical fish are being reared
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameAlamosa-Trinchera
HUC8 Number13010002
Map
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Collection Year1985
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statuslocally established
Reference 1
Ref. Number:306
Author:Woodling, J.
Date:1985
Title:Colorado's little fish: a guide to the minnows and other lesser known fishes in the state of Colorado.
Publisher:Colorado Division of Wildlife
Pages:77 pp
CommentsUsed as rearing station by people who commercially sell tropical fish.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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