Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1458929
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateCA
LocalitySan Joaquin (HUC6) non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeHUC6
HUC8 NameSan Joaquin
HUC8 Number18040000
Map
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Collection Year1986
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:883
Author:Brown, L.R., and P.B. Moyle
Date:1993
Title:Distribution, ecology, and status of the fishes of the San Joaquin River drainage, California.
Journal:California Fish and Game
Volume:79
Issue:3
Pages:96-114
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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