Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID271923
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateCA
CountyHumboldt
LocalityMad River backwater area downstream of Hwy 101
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMad-Redwood
HUC8 Number18010102
HUC10 NameLower Mad River
HUC10 Number1801010204
HUC12 NameMill Creek-Mad River
HUC12 Number180101020408
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month8
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Gambusia affinis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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