Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID546811
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateNE
CountySaunders
LocalityLower Otoe Creek, 1.9e 3.6s Leshara
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Platte
HUC8 Number10200202
HUC10 NameOtoe Creek-Platte River
HUC10 Number1020020201
HUC12 NameOtoe Creek-Platte River
HUC12 Number102002020104
Map
+
Collection Day14
Collection Month10
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16152
Author:Schainost, S.
Date:2005
Title:Exotic fish distributions in Nebraska.
Journal:(unpublished data)
CommentsOriginal note from dataset: "JDL 89-157"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected46


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.