The Stripped gambusia (Gambusia sexradiata) is a brackish-water fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
Gambusia sexradiata is a very small livebearing freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae from Central America. The species reaches only a few centimetres and has a stocky, streamlined body with a conspicuous teardrop mark below the eye. It lives near the shore of ponds and rivers with vegetation and feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates among water plants and on terrestrial organisms that fall onto the water. Like other mosquitofish the species reproduces by internal fertilisation and bears live young; the male has an anal fin modified into a copulatory organ (gonopodium).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Stripped gambusia?
The Stripped gambusia has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Stripped gambusia live?
The Stripped gambusia lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Stripped gambusia get?
The Stripped gambusia grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Stripped gambusia dangerous to humans?
No, the Stripped gambusia is harmless to humans.
Is the Stripped gambusia edible?
The Stripped gambusia is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gambusia
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