Forlon gambusia (Gambusia regani)

Scientific name: Gambusia regani Hubbs, 1926

The Forlon gambusia (Gambusia regani) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Central America, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Forlon gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits small streams, small rivers and especially adjacent shallow marshes and pools.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia regani
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Tamaulipas, 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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