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Poecilia mexicana Steindachner, 1863 Shortfin molly |
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photo by
Artigas Azas, J.M. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - 30, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North and Central America: Rio San Juan, Mexico to Guatemala. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in warm springs and their effluents, canals and weedy ditches, and stream pools (Ref. 5723). Food is mainly detritus (Ref. 36880). Some populations in caves (Ref. 27297). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | potential pest | |||