USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
Citation
Neilson M (2025). USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database. Version 1.322. United States Geological Survey. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ijccz9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-10-13.Description
This database has been established as a central repository for spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species. The program provides scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information. The data is made available for use by biologists, interagency groups, and the general public.
Purpose
This database has been established as a central repository for spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species. The program provides scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information. The data is made available for use by biologists, interagency groups, and the general public.
Sampling Description
Method steps
Taxonomic Coverages
All nonindigenous aquatic animals and plants in freshwater drainages of the United States and its territories.
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Animaliarank: kingdom
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Plantaerank: kingdom
Geographic Coverages
Freshwater drainages of the United States and its territories.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Matthew Neilsonoriginator
position: Fishery Biologist
United States Geological Survey
7920 NW 71 ST
Gainesville
32653
Florida
US
Telephone: 3522643519
email: mneilson@usgs.gov
homepage: http://nas.er.usgs.gov
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5139-5677
Matthew Neilson
metadata author
position: Fishery Biologist
United States Geological Survey
7920 NW 71 ST
Gainesville
32653
Florida
US
Telephone: 3522643519
email: mneilson@usgs.gov
homepage: http://nas.er.usgs.gov
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5139-5677
Matthew Neilson
administrative point of contact
position: Fishery Biologist
United States Geological Survey
7920 NW 71 ST
Gainesville
32653
Florida
US
Telephone: 3522643519
email: mneilson@usgs.gov
homepage: http://nas.er.usgs.gov
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5139-5677