Specimen Information

Poecilia vivipara
(Guaru)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237997
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesvivipara
Common NameGuaru
StatePR
CountySalinas
LocalityShallow black mangrove slough on N shore of Mar Negro, Jobos Bay
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSouthern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010004
HUC10 Number2101000404
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month2
Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUMMZ 198776
VerifierR. R. Miller & F. D. Martin
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Size8-32 mm SL
Number Preserved133


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