Poecilia reticulata in Saudi Arabia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence introduced
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export ornamental
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from Wadi Hanifah in Riyadh province, Al-Kharj and Layla Lake south of Riyadh, and Al-Ahsa Oasis, Anik drainage in eastern province. Valuable for aquarium trade in the ornamental fish industry (Ref. 129076).

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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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