mosquitofish

/məˈskidoʊ ˌfɪʃ/
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Definitions of mosquitofish
  1. noun
    silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control
    synonyms: Gambusia affinis
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    type of:
    live-bearer, poeciliid, poeciliid fish, topminnow
    small usually brightly-colored viviparous surface-feeding fishes of fresh or brackish warm waters; often used in mosquito control
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