Specimen Information

Xiphophorus hellerii
Xiphophorus hellerii
(Green Swordtail)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321688
GroupFishes
GenusXiphophorus
Specieshellerii
Common NameGreen Swordtail
StateFL
CountyBrevard
LocalityIndian River Lagoon
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCape Canaveral
HUC8 Number03080202
Map
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Collection Year1983
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1161
Author:Gilmore, R.G., P.A. Hastings, and D.J. Herrema
Date:1983
Title:Ichthyofaunal additions to the Indian River Lagoon and adjacent waters east-central Florida.
Journal:Florida Scientist
Volume:46
Pages:22-30
CommentsLocation is in the center of the range sampled
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineBrackish


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