eastern mosquitofish
| Scientific name | Gambusia holbrooki |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Girard |
| Year of description | 1859 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Poeciliidae |
| Genus | Gambusia |
Introduction
Gambusia holbrooki, commonly known as eastern mosquitofish, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Type
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
How to recognize the eastern mosquitofish ?
The eastern mosquitofish measures around 4 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 8 cm.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
The females have a more rounded abdomen than the males, they are generally stockier. This characteristic is exacerbated in the period of reproduction.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The eastern mosquitofish is a fish living in small groups naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
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PolygamyYes
The eastern mosquitofish is a fish vivipare. In this species, the dominant males are polygamous and reproduce each season with several females.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 35 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 9
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gh (hardness)5 - 25
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Species of the same family