Priapella compressa
Palenque Priapella
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Priapella
Priapella compressa (Palenque Priapella)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
Central America: Rio Grijalva system to the lower Rio Usumacinta basin in Chiapas, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. pelagic. Found in: streams.
Biology
Inhabits rapidly flowing, preferably torrential waters. Usually found in shallow waters about 20 to 50 cm deep. Feeds on insects. Lives along with livebearing Xiphophorus alvarezi only in the Rio Palenque.
Max length: 4.5 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). After 28 days of gestation, this species gives birth to 10-30 young.
IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD), assessed 2018-03-12. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial.
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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