Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID29635
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateCA
LocalitySouth Fork Kern River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSouth Fork Kern
HUC8 Number18030002
Map
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Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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