| Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| 2.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.51 cm SL (female) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 18 |
| North America: Rio Nautla, northern Veracruz, Mexico, along the Atlantic slope of Campeche, Atlantic drainage of inland Mexico in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas, presumably across the base of the Yucatan Peninsula to Quintana Roo, south to southern Belize (Moho river drainage). Also found in the Rio Usumacinta drainage in Guatemala, and in isolated islands in the Petén region. |
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| Usually found near the shore where vegetation is present in both pond and river habitats. Feeds mainly on benthic, vegetation-associated invertebrates, and on terrestrial shoreline organisms. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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