Specimen Information

Poecilia vivipara
(Guaru)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237992
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesvivipara
Common NameGuaru
StatePR
CountyTrujillo Alto
LocalityLoiza River at Ferry landing at Loiza Aldea and near mouth; Atlantic Ocean Dr.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 Number2101000504
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month6
Collection Year1955
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUMMZ 172752
VerifierC. L. Smith
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Size9-46 mm SL
Number Preserved110


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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