Palenque priapella (Priapella compressa)

Scientific name: Priapella compressa ?lvarez, 1948

The Palenque priapella (Priapella compressa) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Grijalva system to the lower Rio Usumacinta basin in Chiapas, Mexico.

Palenque priapella care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits rapidly flowing, preferably torrential waters. Usually found in shallow waters about 20 to 50 cm deep. Feeds on insects. Lives along with livebearing Xiphophorus alvarezi only in the Rio Palenque.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Priapella compressa
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.2; dH range: 5 - 15 pelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Rio Grijalva system to the lower Rio Usumacinta basin in Chiapas, Mexico.
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.)