| Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15; depth range - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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