Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID324271
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateAZ
CountyPinal
LocalityGila River and San Pedro River intersect
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle Gila
HUC8 Number15050100
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25740
Author:Clarkson, R.W.
Date:1998
Title:Results of fish monitoring of selected waters of the Gila River Basin, 1995-1996
Publisher:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Arizona Ecological Services
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected68


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