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Poecilia elegans (Trewavas, 1948) Elegant molly |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Dominican Republic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits swift headwater streams. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 May 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||