Cuban gambusia (Gambusia punctata)

Scientific name: Gambusia punctata Poey, 1854

Cuban gambusia (Gambusia punctata)

The Cuban gambusia (Gambusia punctata) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Cuba. Reported to reach southern Florida from Cuba by crossing the Gulf Stream.

Cuban gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits freshwater ponds, lakes and streams. Prefers stagnant or slow-flowing streams, although may occur in mountain streams at elevation up to 600 m. Usually found in schools close to the shore. Carnivorous surface feeder.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia punctata
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - 8.2; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Cuba. Reported to reach southern Florida from Cuba by crossing the Gulf Stream.
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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