Poeciliopsis retropinna (Regan, 1908)
Buroca toothcarp
Poeciliopsis retropinna
photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8 cm (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 3 - 15
Distribution:  Central America: Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives in currents of all velocities, but is more frequently found in brooks, creeks and rivers of low to moderate velocity. Lives from sea level to 940 m elevation and swims near rock, gravel or sand substrata. Feeds on diatoms, flocculent detritus and ooze (Ref. 36880).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 September 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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