First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico

Introduction: Due to its colors, shape, size, and simplicity of care, the neotropical fish Poecilia reticulata (guppy) is popular in the aquarium trade. It is also valued as mosquito control and is now found in most of the world. Objective: To report its presence in southern Mexico. Methods: Fish we...

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Autores: López Fuentes, Paola; Anzueto Calvo, Manuel de Jesús; Velázquez Velázquez , Ernesto; Matamoros, Wilfredo A.; Salgado Maldonado, Guillermo
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Estado:Published version
Data de publicação:2021
País:Costa Rica
Recursos:UNED
Repositório:Portal de Revistas UNED
Idioma:Inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/3266
Acesso em linha:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/3266
Nível de acesso:Acesso aberto
Palavra-chave:Exotic Species
Livebearer fishes
Introduced Species
Especies exóticas
Peces portadores
Especies introducidas
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author López Fuentes, Paola
author2 Anzueto Calvo, Manuel de Jesús
Velázquez Velázquez , Ernesto
Matamoros, Wilfredo A.
Salgado Maldonado, Guillermo
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López Fuentes, Paola
Matamoros, Wilfredo A.
Salgado Maldonado, Guillermo
Velázquez Velázquez , Ernesto
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Anzueto Calvo, Manuel de Jesús
Velázquez Velázquez , Ernesto
Matamoros, Wilfredo A.
Salgado Maldonado, Guillermo
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description Introduction: Due to its colors, shape, size, and simplicity of care, the neotropical fish Poecilia reticulata (guppy) is popular in the aquarium trade. It is also valued as mosquito control and is now found in most of the world. Objective: To report its presence in southern Mexico. Methods: Fish were captured with seine nets in a tributary of the Grijalva River, Chiapas, in August 2019, and March 2020. Results: Two hundred and fifty individuals of P. reticulata were captured. Conclusion: The species, found in México in 1971, has extended its range to the Grijalva Usumacinta river system.
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spelling First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico Primer registro del pez introducido Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), en Chiapas, sur de México López Fuentes, Paola Anzueto Calvo, Manuel de Jesús Velázquez Velázquez , Ernesto Matamoros, Wilfredo A. Salgado Maldonado, Guillermo Exotic Species Livebearer fishes Introduced Species Especies exóticas Peces portadores Especies introducidas Introduction: Due to its colors, shape, size, and simplicity of care, the neotropical fish Poecilia reticulata (guppy) is popular in the aquarium trade. It is also valued as mosquito control and is now found in most of the world. Objective: To report its presence in southern Mexico. Methods: Fish were captured with seine nets in a tributary of the Grijalva River, Chiapas, in August 2019, and March 2020. Results: Two hundred and fifty individuals of P. reticulata were captured. Conclusion: The species, found in México in 1971, has extended its range to the Grijalva Usumacinta river system. Introducción: Debido a sus colores, forma, tamaño y simplicidad de cuidado, el pez neotropical Poecilia reticulata (guppy) es popular en el comercio de acuarios. También se valora como control de mosquitos y ahora se encuentra en la mayor parte del mundo. Objetivo: Informar su presencia en el sur de México. Métodos: Se capturaron peces con redes de cerco en un afluente del río Grijalva, Chiapas, en agosto de 2019 y marzo de 2020. Resultados: Se capturaron 250 individuos de P. reticulata. Conclusiones: La especie, hallada en México en 1971, ha extendido su ámbito geográfico al sistema fluvial Grijalva Usumacinta. Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/3266 10.22458/urj.v13i1.3266
spellingShingle First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
López Fuentes, Paola
Exotic Species
Livebearer fishes
Introduced Species
Especies exóticas
Peces portadores
Especies introducidas
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title First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
title_full First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
title_fullStr First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
title_full_unstemmed First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
title_short First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
title_sort First record of the non-native fish Poecilia reticulata (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae), in Chiapas, southern Mexico
topic Exotic Species
Livebearer fishes
Introduced Species
Especies exóticas
Peces portadores
Especies introducidas
topic_facet Exotic Species
Livebearer fishes
Introduced Species
Especies exóticas
Peces portadores
Especies introducidas
url https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/3266