Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
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Specimen ID45995
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateWA
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
HUC8 NamePacific Northwest Region
HUC8 Number17000000
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/11/2024].

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