Xiphophorus maculatus in Australia
Point map (Xiphophorus maculatus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance of no interest Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref.
Comments

The spread of this fish could have an adverse effect on endemic fishes (Ref. 12257). Known from Queensland (Ref. 48666). Recorde from Brisbane, Barron, Johnstone and Babinda rivers (Qld) (Ref. 44894). Also Ref. 1739.

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