Specimen Information

Poecilia vivipara
(Guaru)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237981
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesvivipara
Common NameGuaru
StatePR
CountyMayaguez
LocalityCano Majagual, Mayaguez, small side stream entering the Cano, ca. 500 m from its mouth
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCulebrinas-Guanajibo
HUC8 Number21010003
HUC10 Number2101000304
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
CommentsSide stream ca. 1-3 ft wide & 1-8 in deep draining a red mangrove swamp.
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUMMZ 198775
VerifierR. R. Miller
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Size22-42 mm SL
Number Preserved25


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