Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 6 - 20, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Central America: Mexico to Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in a wide variety of standing and flowing waters, but prefers those with dense algal growth and other aquatic vegetation. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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