Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: southeastern Florida in USA and Cuba. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits tidal creeks under high-storied red mangroves. Vulnerable because of its highly specific habitat requirements. Viviparous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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