Studies have also shown as reported in the USGS Info link above that the mosquito fish not only eats fish eggs but: ""Mosquitofish are known to prey on eggs, larvae, and juveniles of various fishes, including those of largemouth bass and even common carp..."" "Chips (2004) observed maximum consumption rates of 42�167% of their body weight per day." That is a lot of food. This feeding ability can amount to a lot of fish fry getting consumed during spawning season by these fish.
"" In some habitats, introduced mosquitofish reportedly displaced select native fish species regarded as better or more efficient mosquito control agents (Danielsen 1968; Courtenay and Meffe 1989).""Meffe (1983, 1985) found that mosquitofish are very aggressive, even toward larger fish. They often attack, shred fins, and sometimes kill other species.""
Last edited by Bill Cody; 04/07/14 09:19 AM.
