Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 20 - 30, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Central America: Jamaica and Haiti. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in streams. Collected near the surface (Ref. 27228). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 11 May 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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