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Gambusia holbrooki
fish species
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Gambusia holbrooki, also called eastern gambusia, or sometimes "wild guppy" with risk of confusion, is a species of teleost fish, cyprinodontiformes of the family Poeciliidae and therefore a cousin of a more famous species the guppy.
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It has notably been used in the fight against mosquitoes to fight malaria, but it can itself suffer from pulverizations of chemical insecticides intended for mosquito control, and - like the Guppy - negatively interfere with local ecosystems and native species: which is why it is classified among the most harmful invasive species in the 21st century.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient.
- 4Minimal care — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Gambusia holbrooki
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What human age for a gambusia holbrooki ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a gambusia holbrooki ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gambusia holbrooki
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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