Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1322644
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalitySpring Mountain Ranch Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLas Vegas Wash
HUC8 Number15010015
HUC10 NameRed Rock Wash
HUC10 Number1501001505
HUC12 NameFirst Creek
HUC12 Number150100150503
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month10
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | stocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29169
Author:Brean, H.
Date:2016
Title:Predators force removal of endangered fish at Spring Mountain Ranch pond
Publisher:Las Vegas Review-Journal
Volume:2016
Issue:12 October
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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