🌿Native Nature

Eastern Mosquitofish

Gambusia holbrooki

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Poeciliidae ›Genus: Gambusia

About

The eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) is a species of freshwater fish, closely related to the western mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis. It is a member of the family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes. The eastern mosquitofish is native to the eastern and southern United States from Florida to Delaware and inland to Alabama and Tennessee, while the western mosquitofish has a larger distribution throughout the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Mosquitofish?
The scientific name of Eastern Mosquitofish is Gambusia holbrooki.
What kingdom does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the family Poeciliidae.
What genus does Eastern Mosquitofish belong to?
Eastern Mosquitofish belongs to the genus Gambusia.