Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID274396
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateGU
LocalityImong River [unspecified location]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGuam
HUC8 Number22010000
HUC10 Number2201000002
Map
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Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19675
Author:Walsh, S.
Date:2010
Title:Aquatic invasive species of Guam.
Publisher:USGS Southwest Biological Sciences Center.
Commentsdrains located on restricted naval property, little human impact, drains into Fena Lake
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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