| Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| 5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm (female) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 3 - 15 |
| Central America: Costa Rica and Panama. |
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| Lives in currents of all velocities, but is more frequently found in brooks, creeks and rivers of low to moderate velocity. Lives from sea level to 940 m elevation and swims near rock, gravel or sand substrata. Feeds on diatoms, flocculent detritus and ooze (Ref. 36880). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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