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Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) >
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids) > Poeciliinae
Eponymy: Thomas Manson Rymer Jones (1839–1894) discovered the species in Mexico and presented specimens to the British Museum. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 10.0 - 15.0; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C (Ref. 2059)
Central America: Rio Guayalejo in southern Tamaulipas to Rio Tehuacan in Pueblo, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 9.2 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 95262); 6.9 cm TL (female)
Inhabits slow and rapid flowing streams and rivers as well as standing waters.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Wischnath, L., 1993. Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p. (Ref. 26130)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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