| Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4 cm (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Rio General in Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits currents of all velocities, with a preference for waters of moderate to strong current, between 20 and 940 m elevation. Recorded from brooks, streams and shorelines of moderate sized rivers. Found in small aggregations on rocky or sandy bottoms. Browses on ooze and detritus (Ref. 36880). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 February 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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