Mosquito fish
Gambusia nicaraguensis
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Brackish
Maximale Länge
3,0 cm
Familie
Overview
Mosquito fish (Gambusia nicaraguensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Poeciliidae (Livebearers), in the order Cyprinodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 3 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 3,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish) |
| Familie | Poeciliidae (Livebearers) |
| Arten | Gambusia nicaraguensis |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Mosquito fish get?
Mosquito fish can grow up to 3.0 cm long.
What family does Mosquito fish belong to?
Mosquito fish (Gambusia nicaraguensis) belongs to the family Poeciliidae (Livebearers) in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).
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