Xiphophorus hellerii in USA
Point map (Xiphophorus hellerii) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
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Established in canals near Tampa, Hillsborough County in Florida; Warm Springs Creek, Clark County in Idaho; Trudeau and Beaverhead Rock ponds, Madison County in Montana; and Kelly Warm Spring, Teton County in Wyoming (Ref. 5723). A popular aquarium fish, found in 85% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249).

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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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