Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID747757
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StateOH
CountyClermont
LocalityMuskingum R. - Ohio R., Licking River at County Road 273 bridge.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLittle Miami
HUC8 Number05090202
HUC10 NameSycamore Creek-Little Miami River
HUC10 Number0509020214
HUC12 NameHorner Run-Little Miami River
HUC12 Number050902021403
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month9
Collection Year1984
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:26212
Author:GBIF
Date:2013
Title:Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Database.
Publisher:Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Reference 2
Ref. Number:25980
Author:Ohio State University
Date:2013
Title:Ohio State University Museum ichthyology collection. Accessed through GBIF data portal, http://www.gbif.org/dataset/813b435e-f762-11e1-a439-00145eb45e9a
Publisher:Ohio State University
CommentsData from GBIF data index - original values.
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalOhio State University Museum ichthyology collection
Museum Cat NumberOSUM 88804
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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