Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish)

Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia or Plague minnow )

Family: Poeciliidae (Tooth-carp)

Status: Introduced.

Size: Generally, males reach 3.8 cm and females 6.4 cm.

Description: Rounded tail and flattened head with a single dorsal fin located behind the anal fin.  Colour is olive on the back and pale iridescent on the belly; females are larger than males and have a dark spot at the vent. Also known as mosquito fish,

Location: Highly invasive and found throughout CNM region.

Gambusia holbrooki is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Albury, Wodonga  |  Barwon South West


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