Hispaniolan gambusia (Gambusia hispaniolae)

Scientific name: Gambusia hispaniolae Fink, 1971

The Hispaniolan gambusia (Gambusia hispaniolae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Central America, Haiti and Dominican Republic.

Hispaniolan gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Usually found in springs entering large brackish and salt water lakes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia hispaniolae
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 10 - 30 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Haiti and Dominican Republic.
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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