The Western Mosquito fish

By Iliana and Makayla

ANATOMY

• The western mosquito fish has a whitish color on its belly.
• It also has dark blue spots near its eye and side.
• Has a large superior mouth.
• Females can grow up to 2.5 inches
• Males are smaller than 1.5 inches
• It also has a round caudal fin

BREEDING

• The western mosquito fish gives birth to live young.
• There are about 200 eggs per clutch.
• Males have a modified anal fin that is for breeding

HABITAT

• The western mosquito fish is found in Roswell, New Mexico
• The western mosquito fish live in pools, backwaters, shallow areas, springs, sinkholes, and side streams.

LIFE SPAN

• The western mosquito fish lives longer than 1 year.

LIFE CYCLE

• Western mosquito fish have live young and only survive one year

FOOD

• The western mosquito fish is an omnivore.
• The western mosquito fish eats insect larvae, crustaceans, algae, and fish fry.
• The western mosquito fish is also a predator to some fish.

Hi I'm Iliana! I'm the creator.🤓🏆

Hi I'm Makayla! I'm also the creator.😍🐍