Family: |
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae |
Max. size: |
3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 8.5 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Central America: Cuba. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in ponds, lakes and lowland streams (2-150, usually less than 30, m elevation). Prefers stagnant water over muddy substrate with abundant aquatic vegetation. Feeds on diatoms, algae, leaves of aquatic plants, detritus and insect larvae. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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