CURRENT AFFAIRS
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Description
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently sought a response from the central government regarding the use of Gambusia affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia reticulata (Guppy) as biological agents for controlling mosquitoes.
About Gambusia affinis
Gambusia affinis, commonly known as Mosquitofish, is frequently used to control mosquito larvae biologically. This species is native to the southeastern United States and has been a part of mosquito control efforts globally, including in India, for over a century. However, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Gambusia as one of the 100 most invasive alien species worldwide. The states that have stored and released Mosquitofish include Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh.
About Poecilia reticulata (Guppy)
The Guppy, a small fish native to Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, and the Caribbean Islands, is often found in both fresh and brackish waters. Known for its popularity in aquariums, it is also used in genetics research. Although it occupies a broad range of aquatic environments, the Guppy is considered a threat to native species like cyprinids and killifishes. Additionally, it is believed to be a carrier of exotic parasites and has contributed to the decline of several endangered species. Guppies have been released in states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, and Odisha.
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