Specimen Information

Gambusia holbrooki
Gambusia holbrooki
(Eastern Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID237443
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesholbrooki
Common NameEastern Mosquitofish
StatePR
CountyCayey
LocalityCayey River near Cayey
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 NameRio de la Plata Watershed
HUC10 Number2101000507
HUC12 NameRio de la Plata at Represa Comerio Dam
HUC12 Number210100050707
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month2
Collection Year1931
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUMMZ 160631
VerifierC. L. Hubbs and R. R. Miller
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size21-29 mm SL
Number Preserved12


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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