Specimen Information

Poecilia vivipara
(Guaru)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237980
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesvivipara
Common NameGuaru
StatePR
CountyMayaguez
LocalityCano Majagual, Mayaguez, open shoreline ca. 200 m from mouth of cano
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCulebrinas-Guanajibo
HUC8 Number21010003
HUC10 Number2101000304
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month6
Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUMMZ 198777
VerifierR. R. Miller & F. D. Martin
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Size24-33 mm SL
Number Preserved6


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