Mangrove gambusia (Gambusia rhizophorae)

Scientific name: Gambusia rhizophorae Rivas, 1969

Mangrove gambusia (Gambusia rhizophorae)

The Mangrove gambusia (Gambusia rhizophorae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: North America, southeastern Florida in USA and Cuba.

Mangrove gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits tidal creeks under high-storied red mangroves. Vulnerable because of its highly specific habitat requirements. Viviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia rhizophorae
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Common length
3.3
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: southeastern Florida in USA and Cuba.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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