The dusky millions fish, (Phalloceros caudimaculatus), also known as the caudo, the leopardfish or the one-spot livebearer, is a species of fish native eastern and southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It has also been introduced to Australia, Malawi and New Zealand; primarily for mosquito control, but also as escapees from the aquarium trade. It has been reported as having adverse ecological effects in areas where it has been introduced. The females of this species grow to a total length of 6 centimetres (2.4 in), while males remain smaller.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Speckled Mosquitofish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Poecilia vivipara
- Xiphophorus maculatus
- Cnesterodon decemmaculatus
- Poecilia reticulata
- Poeciliopsis gracilis
- Heterandria formosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
- Family
- Poeciliidae
- Genus
- Phalloceros
- Species
- Phalloceros caudimaculatus
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