Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID27778
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateAZ
CountySanta Cruz
LocalitySheehy Spring
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Santa Cruz
HUC8 Number15050301
HUC10 NameSan Rafael Valley-Santa Cruz River
HUC10 Number1505030101
HUC12 NameAdams Canyon-Santa Cruz River
HUC12 Number150503010103
Map
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Collection Year1977
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:800
Author:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Date:1983
Title:Gila and Yaqui topminnow recovery plan.
Publisher:US Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, NM.
Pages:67 pp
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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