The Cuban gambusia (Gambusia pseudopunctata) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Cuban gambusia is a livebearing toothcarp (Poeciliidae) from shallow fresh and brackish water of fresh and brackish water of Cuba in the Caribbean. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a stocky, grey-brown body with an upturned mouth. As a surface fish it swims in pools, ditches and shoreline zones and eats mainly insect larvae, including mosquito larvae, plus small zooplankton. The females bear live young. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cuban gambusia?
The Cuban gambusia has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Cuban gambusia live?
The Cuban gambusia lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Cuban gambusia get?
The Cuban gambusia grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Cuban gambusia dangerous to humans?
No, the Cuban gambusia is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Gambusia
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