Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID242397
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateIL
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
Map
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Collection Year1979
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:105
Author:Smith, P.W.
Date:1979
Title:The fishes of Illinois.
Publisher:University of Illinois Press
Pages:314 pp
CommentsNative to the southern third of Illnois, G. affinis has become widespread through introductions; Smith 1979 states it is thus likely to be found almost anywhere in the state although severe winters may limit northern populations outside the natural range of the species.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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