mosquitofish
Biological pest controller
Mosquitofish are small freshwater fish native to North America, named for their appetite for mosquito larvae.
They're widely introduced to ponds and waterways for biological pest control: The county stocks mosquitofish in storm drains to reduce mosquito populations.
Hardy and prolific, they've become invasive in many regions where they were released.
Fish birthing active fry
- finsSwimming appendages
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- vertebrateSpinal column animal
ichthyology · species · breeding · gestation · fry · adaptation · predation · diet
Large storage vessel
- guppySmall ornamental aquarium fish
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
- livebearerFish birthing active fry
breeding · water quality · community tank · temperature tolerance · aquarist · ornamental
Non-saline aquatic environment
- pondSmall still body
- streamSteady continuous flow
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- marshGrassy waterlogged lowland
ditch · canal · standing water · shallow water · aquatic · riparian · vegetation · substrate
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- malariaMosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- West NileMosquito-transmitted viral infection
- vectorQuantity with direction
public health · biological control · abatement · disease prevention · stocking
Limited in size
- tinyExtremely small in size
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- compactTightly packed together
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
Made formally acquainted
- non-nativeNot indigenous here
- invasive speciesHarmful non-native organism
- displacementRemoval from usual location
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
aggression · ecological impact · threatened species · biodiversity loss · population decline · eradication · pest · unintended consequences
livebearer
Fish birthing active fry
vertebrate · ichthyology · species · breeding · gestation · fry · adaptation · predation · diet · schooling
tank
Large storage vessel
- guppySmall ornamental aquarium fish
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
livebearer · breeding · water quality · community tank · temperature tolerance · aquarist · ornamental
freshwater
Non-saline aquatic environment
marsh · ditch · canal · standing water · shallow water · aquatic · riparian · vegetation · substrate · brackish
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- malariaMosquito-borne parasitic infection
- dengueMosquito-borne viral disease
- West NileMosquito-transmitted viral infection
vector · public health · biological control · abatement · disease prevention · stocking
small
Limited in size
- tinyExtremely small in size
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- compactTightly packed together
introduced
Made formally acquainted
- non-nativeNot indigenous here
- invasive speciesHarmful non-native organism
- displacementRemoval from usual location
competition · aggression · ecological impact · threatened species · biodiversity loss · population decline · eradication · pest · unintended consequences · Australia
mosquitofishkoi
Ornamental pond carp
ornamental fish · goldfish · betta · angelfish · discus
mosquitofishmosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
apex predator · minnow · feeder fish · native fish · baitfish