| Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 3 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Costa Rica and Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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