| Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| 3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm (female) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15; depth range - 2 m |
| Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico. |
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| Occurs mainly in shallow tributaries of a lake. Found also in shallow mouths of inlets along the shoreline. Occasionally forms large aggregations and prefers mainly very shallow depths of about 10 cm. Lives sympatrically with Xiphophorus hellerii. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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