Metallic livebearer (Girardinus metallicus)

Scientific name: Girardinus metallicus Poey, 1854

The Metallic livebearer (Girardinus metallicus) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Central America, Cuba.

Metallic livebearer care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits ponds, lakes and streams. Prefers clear, stagnant or very sluggish water. Feeds on diatoms, algae, detritus, insect larvae and aquatic vegetation.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Girardinus metallicus
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Cuba.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)