Soconusco gambusia (Brachyrhaphis hartwegi) fish species and information / pictures of Soconusco gambusia - Brachyrhaphis hartwegi

Soconusco gambusia (Brachyrhaphis hartwegi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Brachyrhaphis hartwegi

Common Name
Soconusco gambusia

Biology
Inhabits shallow flowing water.

Classification

Classified By
Rosen & Bailey, 1963
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Poeciliids (Poeciliidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Mexico to Guatemala.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
24 °C
Water Temperature To
28 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 5 pelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.34 s.e. 0.43 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
3.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5002 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated