Caribbean gambusia
📖 Overview
Caribbean gambusia (Gambusia puncticulata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Caribbean gambusia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Caribbean gambusia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Caribbean gambusia is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
After about 24 days gestation, female gives birth to 10-40 young. Sexual maturity is reached after 3 or 4 months.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: throughout Cuba, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Caribbean gambusia · Cuban Mosquitofish |
| 🌍CES | gambusie tečkovaná |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Caribisk moskitofisk |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Sinimoskiittokala |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gambusia caribeña · Gambusito · Guajacón |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia caymanensis | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Gambusia howelli | Rivas | 1944 | Synonym |
| Gambusia hubbsi | Breder | 1934 | Synonym |
| Gambusia melanosticta | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Gambusia nigropunctata | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Gambusia oligosticta | Regan | 1913 | Synonym |
| Gambusia picturada | Poey | 1868 | Synonym |
| Gambusia puncticulata puncticulata | Poey | 1854 | Synonym |
| Gambusia punctulata | — | — | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 61 records indexed .
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