Gambusia melapleura (Gosse, 1851)
Striped gambusia
Gambusia melapleura
photo by Nilsson, K.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3.42 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.91 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: known only from Jamaica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 April 2020 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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