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Poeciliopsis elongata (Günther, 1866) Elongate toothcarp |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8; dH range: 10 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Forms large schools among mangroves in estuaries and brackish river mouths; also abundant in salt pans (Ref. 11482). Often in turbid, shallow surface waters. Ingests ooze and detritus (Ref. 36880). A truly viviparous fish (Ref. 45952). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||