Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
Max. size: |
4.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 30, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Pecos River system in New Mexico and Texas, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits vegetated springs and effluents. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 February 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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