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Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Kambah, ACT by HelenCross
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Coombs, ACT by JimL
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Coombs, ACT by JimL

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HelenCross wrote:
Yesterday
Nasty!
Gambusia holbrooki
MattBeitzel wrote:
Yesterday
These fish are super aggressive and nip and tatter the fins of small native fish, like gudgeons, and tadpoles. They are one of the most invasive species on the planet thanks to people thinking they control mosquitos and moving them all over the place. Their ability to have 50-100 live young every 4-6 weeks and the young being ready to breed in 8 weeks means they can rapidly dominate a waterway in warmer weather.
Gambusia holbrooki
HelenCross wrote:
20 Jan 2025
That's good to know @Walker
I hope birds and the Rakali I have seen previously in this little creek return to eat them. I don't think there'll be any Perch or Cod released up here.
Gambusia holbrooki
Walker wrote:
20 Jan 2025
Our native fish , Goldern Perch & Murray Cod feed on these species , the key to this is having a strong fingerling release to keep invasive species in check.
Gambusia holbrooki
Walker wrote:
20 Jan 2025
A great shot of Gambusia Holbrooki !
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Gambusia holbrooki at Kambah, ACT

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Gambusia holbrooki at Coombs, ACT

Gambusia holbrooki at Coombs, ACT

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