Gambusia senilis Girard, 1859
Blotched gambusia
Gambusia senilis
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30, non-migratory
Distribution:  North America: Devils River (Rio Grande drainage), Texas in the USA; and in Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits springs, and vegetated quiet pools and backwaters.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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