Teardrop mosquito
📖 Overview
Usually found near the shore where vegetation is present in both pond and river habitats. Feeds mainly on benthic, vegetation-associated invertebrates, and on terrestrial shoreline organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Teardrop mosquito is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Teardrop mosquito is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
After about 28 days gestation, female gives birth to 10-35 young. Sexual maturity is reached after four months .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C North America: Rio Nautla, northern Veracruz, Mexico, along the Atlantic slope of Campeche, Atlantic drainage of inland Mexico in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, presumably across the base of the Yucatan Peninsula to Quintana Roo, south to southern Belize (Moho river drainage).
🌿 Ecology
benthic, vegetation-associated invertebrates, and on terrestrial shoreline organisms
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia nicaraguensis sexradiatus | Hubbs | 1936 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Teardrop mosquito.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 105 records indexed .
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