Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1711179
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StatePA
CountyLancaster
LocalityMarshy pool near mouth of Chiques Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
HUC10 NameChickies Creek
HUC10 Number0205030608
HUC12 NameLower Chickies Creek
HUC12 Number020503060804
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month6
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | dispersed
CommentsPhoto of gonopodium confirms fish are G. affinis based on the lack of spines on the 3rd ray.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected30
Photo
Gambusia affinis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/30/2024].

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