Mudskipper, Gobiidae, Periopthalmus species, up to 30 cm. / 11.8 in. Related to other fishes of Genus Gobie. Adaptations to the pectoral fins allow "walking" on land, breathing air trapped in their gill chambers and through the skin. COMMON.

Flecker Botanic Gardens, Cairns, Queensland, Australia. ©bryanjsmith

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Minnow, unknown species? Fathead Minnow? Probably a bait bucket release.

Arivaca Lake, Arivaca, Pima County, Arizona, United States.

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Bass Minnow? Bait bucket release.

Arivaca Lake, Arivaca, Pima County, Arizona, United States.

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Western Mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, Females: 7 cm / 2.8 in; Males: 4 cm / 1.8 in. The name "mosquitofish" is derived because they eat mosquito larva, a small portion of their diet. Used as a bio-control to lower mosquito populations through introduction into waterways and aquatic habitats. This practice has resulted in them being labeled a noxious pest in some areas because they out compete native species for other aquatic prey.

Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA.

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