| Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Central America: coastal habitats of Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and Belize. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal soft rays: 8-10. In females, vertical bars become narrower and more defined with age; in males, bars become numerous and then break into reticulated pattern (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
6 cm max TL (Ref. 2060). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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