Amistad gambusia

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The Amistad gambusia (Gambusia amistadensis) is an extinct species of gambusia. They became extinct because their habitat was submerged to a depth of about 70 feet. Two captive populations failed through hybridization with the mosquitofish and predation. It is now extinct.

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  1. NatureServe (2013). "Gambusia amistadensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T8888A18229604. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T8888A18229604.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. Noecker, Robert J. "Endangered Species List Revisions: A Summary of Delisting and Downlisting. - Amistad Gambusia -" (PDF). CRS Report for Congress.