Gambusia holbrooki

Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish at Phillip, ACT

Gambusia holbrooki at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019
Gambusia holbrooki at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Gambusia holbrooki 17 Mar 2019 michaelb
Gambusia holbrooki 17 Mar 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 3 Mar 2019 JackyF

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Sorry, I could not get a better photo and do not expect anyone to identify these tiny fish, I just wanted to record that they are here and will die if it dries out again.

2 comments

michaelb wrote:
   17 Mar 2019
Hi Jacky, I have downloaded the original photo, cropped it and added it back to aid in identification. These fish are a major pest.
JackyF wrote:
   17 Mar 2019
Michael thanks. If the ponds were looked after instead of being allowed to stagnate, there would still be waterbirds around to eat them.

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Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Phillip, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by JaceWT
Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
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Lolium sp. (Ryegrass) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by JaceWT
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
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Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
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Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
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Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
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Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Phillip, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 25 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by JackyF
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Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 27 May 2018 by JackyF
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Phillip, ACT - 27 May 2018 by JackyF
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua tenuirostris (Long-billed Corella) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Oct 2016 by AlisonMilton

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