Question

Write the name of the fish that helps in eradication of Mosquito larvae.

Answer 1

Hint: Mosquito spreads several harmful diseases, eradication by fish is a natural way to control this pest.

Complete step by step answer:
-There are several fishes that help in eradication of Mosquito larvae.
-The western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) is a species of freshwater fish, also known commonly as mosquitofish or by its generic name, Gambusia, or by the common name gambezi.
-Its sister species, the eastern mosquitofish, (Gambusia holbrooki), is also referred to by these names.
-The name "mosquitofish" was given because the fish eats mosquito larvae, and has been used more than any other fishes for the biological control of mosquitoes.
- Gambusia typically eat zooplankton, beetles, mayflies, caddisflies, mites, and other invertebrates; mosquito larvae make up only a small portion of their diet.
-Mosquitofish were introduced directly into ecosystems in many parts of the world as a biocontrol to lower mosquito populations which in turn negatively affected many other species in each distinct bioregion.
- Mosquitofish in Australia are classified as a noxious pest and may have exacerbated the mosquito problem in many areas by outcompeting native invertebrate predators of mosquito larvae.
-Several counties in California distribute mosquitofish at no charge to residents with man made fish ponds and pools as part of their mosquito abatement programs.
-Chennai Corporation in India introduced western mosquitofish in 660 ponds to control the mosquito population in freshwater bodies.

Note:
Goldfish eats mosquito larvae, decimating the flying, biting, disease-carrying pests.
Other fishes that eat mosquito larvae are – guppies, koi and minnow etc.
Fish eat the mosquitos as food which in turn helps to keep the environment safe.