Poeciliopsis lucida
Clearfin Livebearer
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Poeciliopsis
Poeciliopsis lucida (Clearfin Livebearer)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: Elongated.
Distribution
Central America: Rio Mocorito basin and Rio del Fuerte on the Gulf of California in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Feeds on amphipods (Ref. 50313).
Max length: 3.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers).
IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD), 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.
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