Poeciliopsis gracilis (Heckel, 1848)
Porthole livebearer
photo by Coletti, T.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 25, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: southern Mexico to Honduras.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in irrigation canals (Ref. 5723).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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