Coatzacoalcos gambusia (Heterophallus rachovii)

Scientific name: Heterophallus rachovii Regan, 1914

The Coatzacoalcos gambusia (Heterophallus rachovii) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Central America, Arroyo Santiago Vasques near Jesus Carranza and Laguna de la Sapote in Veracruz, Mexico.

Coatzacoalcos gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Heterophallus rachovii
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Arroyo Santiago Vasques near Jesus Carranza and Laguna de la Sapote in Veracruz, Mexico.
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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