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Blue Mosquitofish

Gambusia punctata

Photo by keithp2012
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small, wild guppy-like fish living at the lakes edge near land. Females are bigger than males, they eat aquatic insects and plant debris. First photo is female, second is male and female. Tolerate muddy water and low oxygen.

Habitat:

Lake edge in shallow water.

Species ID Suggestions

Blue Mosquitofish

Gambusia punctata

Comments (2)

Wow how did you get such great shots?
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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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