Specimen Information

Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis
(Western Mosquitofish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID860121
GroupFishes
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Common NameWestern Mosquitofish
StatePR
CountyYauco
LocalityLucchetti Reservoir (Lago Lucchetti)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouthern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010004
HUC10 NameRio Yauco to Rio Tallaboa Watersheds
HUC10 Number2101000402
HUC12 NameRio Yauco at Lago Luchetti Dam
HUC12 Number210100040201
Map
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Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:26026
Author:Ashe, D.E., T.N. Churchill, R.L. Noble, and C.G. Lilyestrom
Date:1998
Title:Temporal variability in the littoral fish community of a Puerto Rico reservoir
Journal:Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Volume:52
Pages:39-48
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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