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Gambusia nobilis (Baird & Girard, 1853) Pecos gambusia |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 30 | |||
| Distribution: | North America: found only in Pecos River system in New Mexico and Texas, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit vegetated springs and effluents. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 February 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||