| Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits waters of low to moderate velocity, between 0 and 300 m elevation. Lives on creeks of more than 0.5 m deep, in ditches and near shorelines of large rivers. Generally swims in small groups at a depth of 20 cm. Insectivorous, the young eat mainly aquatic insects and the adults feed specifically on terrestrial insects (Ref. 36880). Found in a rapidly flowing rainforest stream (Ref. 26130). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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