Crescent gambusia (Gambusia hurtadoi)

Scientific name: Gambusia hurtadoi Hubbs & Springer, 1957

The Crescent gambusia (Gambusia hurtadoi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: North America, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Crescent gambusia care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Gambusia hurtadoi
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 2.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North America: Chihuahua, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (A1ace+2ce, B1+2ac, C2b, D1, E)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)