Gambusia speciosa Girard, 1859
Tex-Mex gambusia
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Mexico and USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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