Western mosquitofish, Mosquito fish

Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Western mosquitofish, Mosquito fish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Stable. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameGambusia affinis
Common nameWestern mosquitofish, Mosquito fish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendStable
Class—
OrderCyprinodontiformes
FamilyPoeciliidae
GenusGambusia
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