Phallichthys fairweatheri Rosen & Bailey, 1959
Picotee livebearer
Phallichthys fairweatheri
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm (female)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 15 - 25
Distribution:  Central America: Mexico to Guatemala and Honduras.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits lushly vegetated sections, slowly flowing and standing marshy peripheral areas of rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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