Mosquitofish lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 3 years
🏆 The longest-lived mosquitofish on record reached 3 years.
Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis). The oldest known individual lived 3 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 3 months
How old in human years?
Age
Mosquitofish age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Mosquitofish | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mo | 18 | Teen |
| 6 mo | 27 | Adult |
| 9 mo | 37 | Adult |
| 1 yr | 46 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 3 mo | 55 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 6 mo | 64 | Senior |
| 1 yr 9 mo | 74 | Senior |
| 2 yr | 83 | Elderly |
| 2 yr 3 mo | 92 | Elderly |
| 2 yr 6 mo | 101 | Elderly |
| 2 yr 9 mo | 111 | Elderly |
| 3 yr | 120 | Elderly |
Mosquitofish profile
| Classification | Teleostei > Cyprinodontiformes > Poeciliidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Gambusia affinis |
| Age of maturity | 3 months |
| Longest recorded | 3 years |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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