Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID238797
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateMT
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
Map
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Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16172
Author:Holton, G.E., and H.E. Johnson
Date:1996
Title:A field guide to Montana Fishes
Publisher:Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Pages:104
Comments"Widely stocked in shallow waters across the state each year for mosquito control. Can survive winter only in ponds or runs from thermal springs"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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