Specimen Information

Poecilia reticulata
Poecilia reticulata
(Guppy)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID28078
GroupFishes
GenusPoecilia
Speciesreticulata
Common NameGuppy
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa
LocalityPhoenix canal system - sporadically throughout
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Salt
HUC8 Number15060106
Map
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Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuslocally established
Reference 1
Ref. Number:109
Author:Minckley, W.L.
Date:1973
Title:Fishes of Arizona.
Publisher:Arizona Fish and Game Department
Pages:127 pp
CommentsMost stocks die in winter but reappear in spring due to releases.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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