Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID33081
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateIA
CountyDes Moines
LocalityMississippi River, Pool 18
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlint-Henderson
HUC8 Number07080104
HUC10 NameYellow Spring Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0708010411
HUC12 NameBerton Bay-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number070801041103
Map
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Collection Year1987
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:215
Author:Harlan, J.R., E.B. Speaker, and J. Mayhew.
Date:1987
Title:Iowa fish and fishing.
Publisher:Iowa Conservation Commission
Pages:323 pp
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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