Specimen Information

Xiphophorus maculatus
Xiphophorus maculatus
(Southern Platyfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31665
GroupFishes
GenusXiphophorus
Speciesmaculatus
Common NameSouthern Platyfish
StateFL
CountySt. Lucie
LocalityFt. Pierce, canal on Oleander [Ave] across from River's Edge subdivision, about 0.9 miles south of jct. Oleander [Ave] and Saeger Ave
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month1
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuslocally established
Commentswax myrtle and azolla mats on surface
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDawn Jennings, NFRC-G
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected24


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