Specimen Information

Poecilia latipinna
Poecilia latipinna
(Sailfin Molly)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID30202
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Specieslatipinna
Common NameSailfin 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
Statusestablished
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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