Gambusia (mosquitofish)

 

Gambusia (mosquitofish)

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·       The Andhra Pradesh government released around 10 million Gambusia fish, also known as mosquitofish, into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.

·       The fish is used as a biological agent to control mosquito larvae and has been part of mosquito-control strategies in India since 1928.

·       Gambusia fish are known for their high breeding capacity and adaptability, allowing them to survive in diverse environments.

About Gambusia

·       It is also known as mosquito fish, and is widely used as a biological agent for controlling mosquito larvae.

·       It is native to the waters of the south-eastern United States.

·       It has been a part of mosquito-control strategies for over a century in various parts of the world, including India.

·       A single full grown fish eats about 100 to 300 mosquito larvae per day.

·       Also it has been part of various malaria control strategies in India since 1928, including the Urban Malaria Scheme.

·       The International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Gambusia one of the 100 worst invasive alien species in the world.

 

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