Specimen Information

Poecilia kykesis
Poecilia kykesis
(Péten molly)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID278711
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Specieskykesis
Common NamePéten molly
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
LocalityRuskin [Gibsonton], drainage ditch at Kracker Ave and Parker Drive.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month3
Collection Year1971
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18857
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History
Date:2009
Title:Ichthyology Collection database.
Publisher:University of Florida
CommentsListed in collection record as Ruskin, but Kracker Ave. is in Gibsonton, FL. Original collection record: FAU71-15
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUF 138406
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved2


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