Occurrence dataset Registered June 18, 2012

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    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.

    Geographic scope

    Description

    Freshwater drainages of the United States and its territories.

    Latitude
    From 12.07 to 71.79
    Longitude
    From -168.91 to -47.66

    Temporal scope

    verbatim
    1850-current

    Taxonomic scope

    Description

    All nonindigenous aquatic animals and plants in freshwater drainages of the United States and its territories.

    Coverage
    AnimaliaPlantae

    Metrics

    Contacts

    GBIF registration

    Registration date
    June 18, 2012
    Metadata last modified
    April 13, 2025
    Publication date
    April 13, 2025
    Hosted by
    United States Geological Survey
    Installation
    USGS-NAS IPT
    Endpoints
    Darwin Core Archive
    EML
    Preferred identifier
    10.15468/ijccz9
    Alternative identifiers

    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 2025-08-13.