| Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - 30, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North and Central America: Rio San Juan, Mexico to Guatemala. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in warm springs and their effluents, canals and weedy ditches, and stream pools (Ref. 5723). Food is mainly detritus (Ref. 36880). Some populations in caves (Ref. 27297). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
potential pest |
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