Least ConcernGuppy
Poecilia reticulata
Bony fish · Cyprinodontiformes · Poeciliidae
Gambusia affinis
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The mosquitofish is a small fish of the family Poeciliidae, order Cyprinodontiformes, native to southern North America, notable for having been introduced worldwide for the biological control of mosquitoes. It is included on the list of 100 of the world's worst invasive alien species drawn up by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Size
up to 7 cm
Life expectancy
3 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambusia_affinis
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