Teardrop Mosquito
Gambusia sexradiata
Also known as: Mosquitofish, Stippled Gambusia, Stripped Gambusia
- Mosquitofish
- Stippled Gambusia
- Stripped Gambusia
Overview
Found in freshwater, vegetated areas, close to banks, of drainage ditches, ponds, rivers and isolated islands.
Widespread North America
These fish are prolific live bearers and have been Introduced to areas for mosquito control.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spotspots
- Head & Mouth
- black eye stripe
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Habitat & where to find it
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 2
Found in freshwater, vegetated areas, close to banks, of drainage ditches, ponds, rivers and isolated islands.
Adult photos 3
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