Skip to content

Useless! (Richmond@Nelson/Marlborough) Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

beltfamily: Hope someone does something nice with this spot .

More
Hidden : 12/3/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

Trad to draw your attention to an exotic pest species. Better bring a pen.

Useless!

 

The mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) is a species of freshwater fish, also commonly, if ambiguously, known by its generic name, gambusia. It is sometimes called the western mosquitofish, to distinguish it from the eastern mosquitofish (G. holbrooki). It is a member of the family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes. The genus name Gambusia is derived from the Cuban Spanish term gambusino, meaning "useless". (Wikipedia)

It is a major threat to our native fish species. It viciously attacks other fish, crippling them by nipping at their fins and eyes. They also eat the eggs of young fish species such as whitebait.

DOC are addressing the problem in this area. Refer to the small sign near GZ for more information.

Bring a pen please.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[when FTF has been logged]

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)