Gambusia aurata
Golden Gambusia
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Gambusia
Gambusia aurata (Golden Gambusia)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: Elongated.
Distribution
Central America: Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Inhabits slowly flowing and standing waters rich in vegetation and with shallow areas.
Max length: 3.0 cm SL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). Gestation period lasts about 28 days. Produces 10 to 15, rarely 20, young.
IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD), assessed 2018-03-28. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
Lucinda, P.H.F. (2003) Poeciliidae (Livebearers). p. 555-581. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brazil.
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