Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID260469
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityMalibu Creek
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSanta Monica Bay
HUC8 Number18070104
Map
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Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14761
Author:Jeff A. Goodsell; Lee B. Kats.
Date:1999
Title:Effect of Introduced Mosquitofish on Pacific Treefrogs and the Role of Alternative Prey.
Journal:Conservation Biology
Volume:13
Issue:4
Pages:921-924
CommentsCollected for stomach content analysis
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected36


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