Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Eastern mosquitofish
Size:
Female mosquitofish are larger than their male counterparts, growing up to 2.4 inches (6.1 centimeters) long. Males usually reach 1.4 inches (3.6 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Mosquitofish eat smaller fish, the eggs of fish and frog species, and insects such as mosquitos.
Range & Habitat:
These freshwater fish can be found in rivers, estuaries, wetlands, lakes and dams in the southwest region of North America.
Details:
Eastern mosquitofish have silvery-blue bodies with a large balloon-like bump near their pectoral fins, accompanied by a small black dot. They also have pointed faces, fanned blue fins and tails.