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Poeciliopsis retropinna (Regan, 1908) Buroca toothcarp |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||