Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 7 cm TL (female) |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m, |
Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico. |
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Inhabits slow to fast-moving water. Mainly carnivorous, feeding on insects, insect larvae, small crustaceans and planktonic invertebrates (Ref. 89993). Found along with Xiphophorus hellerii and Poecilia mexicana. |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 March 2018 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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