Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5 cm (female) |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 10, non-migratory |
South America: Guyana to the Amazon River delta. |
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In fresh and brackish waters of estuaries. Occurs in small swamps and shallow slow-flowing creeks located inland where the water is really fresh, along riverine vegetation with clear water and sandy-muddy substrate. Three color forms of males are recognized, the frequency of which may depend upon predation pressure (Ref. 35237). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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