Caribbean gambusia (Gambusia puncticulata)

Scientific name: Gambusia puncticulata Poey, 1854

Caribbean gambusia (Gambusia puncticulata)

The Caribbean gambusia (Gambusia puncticulata) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Central America, throughout Cuba, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.

Caribbean gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Found in fresh, brackish and salt waters in coastal and lowland areas.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia puncticulata
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.6
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: throughout Cuba, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Bahamas.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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