Poecilia latipinna in Canada
Point map (Poecilia latipinna) | 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.
Comments

Introduced into an isolated habitat in Alberta; the species could not normally exist in Canada (Ref. 52559). A popular aquarium fish, found in 80% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249).

States/Provinces Alberta (introduced)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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