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Gambusia punctata Poey, 1854 Cuban gambusia |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.19999980926514; dH range: 10, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Cuba. Reported to reach southern Florida from Cuba by crossing the Gulf Stream (Ref. 27148). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits freshwater ponds, lakes and streams. Prefers stagnant or slow-flowing streams, although may occur in mountain streams at elevation up to 600 m. Usually found in schools close to the shore. Carnivorous surface feeder. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||