Phallichthys fairweatheri Rosen & Bailey, 1959 Picotee livebearer |
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. | |||
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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 |