Specimen Information

Poecilia mexicana
Poecilia mexicana
(Shortfin Molly)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID278860
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesmexicana
Common NameShortfin Molly
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalityMoapa [Muddy] River, The Narrows 2.3 miles SE of bridge at Interstate 15.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMuddy
HUC8 Number15010012
HUC10 NameLower Muddy River
HUC10 Number1501001209
HUC12 NameAnderson Wash-Muddy River
HUC12 Number150100120904
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month3
Collection Year1964
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:20826
Author:California Academy of Sciences.
Date:2011
Title:California Academy of Sciences - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:California Academy of Sciences.
CommentsIn bag, in jar with other specimens.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalCalifornia Academy of Sciences
Museum Cat NumberCAS 227340
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved1


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