Nicaraguan mosquitofish
📖 Overview
Collected only on three occasions in the mouth of slow-moving streams, in brackish or fresh waters within a few meters of the sea. Swims in small groups near the surface over sandy or muddy bottoms at temperatures of 25-26°C. Feeds on aquatic insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Head and body gray. A triangular black blotch below the eye. Caudal fin with 6 - 7 black spots forming a vertical series in the center of the fin; sometimes there are similar spots on the dorsal fin. Anal fin dusky. Snout pointed. Dorsal fin inserts behind the end of the anal-fin base .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nicaraguan mosquitofish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Nicaraguan mosquitofish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Nicaraguan mosquitofish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 25°C - 26°C Central America: Guatemala to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mosquito fish · Nicaragua Mosquitofish · Nicaraguan mosquitofish |
| 🌍CES | gambusie nikaragujská |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Alumina · Bubuchita de Nicaragua · Guayacon de Nicaragua · Guayacón colombiano · Olomina · Olomina de Nicaragua · Pepesca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia aestiputeus | Fowler | 1950 | Synonym |
| Gambusia aestiputius | Fowler | 1950 | Synonym |
| Gambusia dovii | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Gambusia mcneili | Fowler | 1916 | Synonym |
| Gambusia mcnieli | Fowler | 1916 | Synonym |
| Gambusia micaraguensis | Gunther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 15 records indexed .
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