Poeciliopsis infans
Lerma Livebearer
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Poeciliopsis
Poeciliopsis infans (Lerma Livebearer)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: Elongated.
Distribution
North America: Mexican states of Jalisco and Michoacan in Rio Grande de Santiago basin, Rio Lerma basin and Rio Ameca.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic. depth range 0-1 m.
Biology
Inhabits standing and slow flowing waters. Prefers altitudes of 1000 m.
Max length: 3.5 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). Produces 10 to 40 young after a gestation period of 28 days.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2018-03-23. 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.
Smith, M.L. and R.R. Miller (1987) Allotoca goslinei, a new species of goodeid fish from Jalisco, Mexico. Copeia 1987(3):610-616.
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