Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID262420
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalityBlue Point Spring near Lake Mead
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Mead
HUC8 Number15010005
HUC10 NameValley of Fire Wash-Virgin River
HUC10 Number1501000509
HUC12 NameRogers Wash-Virgin River
HUC12 Number150100050905
Map
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Collection Year1967
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:951
Author:Bradley, W.G., and J.E. Deacon
Date:1967
Title:The biotic communities of southern Nevada.
Journal:Nevada State Museum Anthropological Papers
Volume:13
Issue:4
Pages:201-273
Comments"C" in appendix II means common?
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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