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Fish
Western Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
Authorship: Baird and Girard
Records
It was found in Box Canyon on Rio Grande by L.M. Horne (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassACTINOPTERYGII (Ray Finned Fish)
OrderCYPRINODONTIFORMES (Toothcarps)
FamilyPEOCILIIDAE (Live Bearer Family)
GenusGambusia
Speciesaffinis
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Eastern Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)
katiep222Oct 25, 2026Jackson, GA, US
Eastern Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)miae2024Oct 25, 2026Alexandria, VA, US
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)ethan_menzelOct 6, 2026Dale's Trail, Bastrop, TX, US
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)dlbowlsOct 25, 2026Woodley, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)vicwildlifeOct 25, 2026Tyler, TX, US
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)bayareawalkerOct 25, 2026Hidden Lakes Park, Martinez, CA, US
Eastern Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)magraberOct 25, 2026Mid North SoSo
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)cadenfOct 25, 2026Kauaʻi, Kapaa, HI, US
Eastern Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)jmgconsultOct 25, 2026Northeast Washington, Washington, DC, USA
Western Mosquitofish (opens in new tab)punkrockcreepOct 25, 2026Thousand Palms, CA, US
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |