Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID300048
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateAZ
LocalitySan Pedro River north of Mexican border
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle Gila
HUC8 Number15050100
Map
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Collection Year1970
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25730
Author:Clarkson, R.S., B.R. Kesner, and P.C. Marsh.
Date:2011
Title:Long-term monitoring plan for fish populations in selected waters of the Gila River Basin, Arizona
Publisher:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arizona Ecological Services
Pages:26 pp.
CommentsRecent (since 1970) occurrence of fishes in target Gila River basin waters.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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