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Girardinus denticulatus Garman, 1895 Toothy topminnow |
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photo by
Slaboch, R. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.3 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 10, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Cuba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits ponds, lakes and streams but prefers clear sluggish streams. Feeds on the bottom on aquatic vegetation, diatoms, algae and insect larvae. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||