Olmec priapella (Priapella olmecae)

Scientific name: Priapella olmecae Meyer & Espinosa P?rez, 1990

Olmec priapella (Priapella olmecae)

The Olmec priapella (Priapella olmecae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–27°C (70–81°F). Native range: Central America, Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.

Olmec priapella care at a glance

Temperature
21–27°C (70–81°F)

Biology

Inhabits slow to fast-moving water. Found along with Xiphophorus hellerii and Poecilia mexicana.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Priapella olmecae
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Depth range
0–1 m (0–3 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in 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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