Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish at Latham, ACT
Identification history
| Gambusia holbrooki | 1 Nov 2017 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Unverified | 30 Oct 2017 | Christine |
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3 comments
MichaelBedingfield
wrote:
3 Nov 2017
In his book 'Reptiles & Frogs of the ACT,' Ross Bennett says this fish is one of the suspected causes of declining frog numbers in Australia. Please comment.
MichaelMulvaney
wrote:
3 Nov 2017
Yes a major threatening process. It is perhaps why in our region ponds that periodically dry out, resulting in the death of Gambusia tend to have a higher frog diversity and abundance.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.027916-35.215447
- Maps Umbagong District Park
- Places Latham, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 29 Oct 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
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Fish Other Exotic Fish Exotic Fish Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Gambusia holbrooki
Species information
- Gambusia holbrooki Scientific name
- Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- Up to 2034.6m Recorded at altitude
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