Spotfin gambusia (Gambusia krumholzi)

Scientific name: Gambusia krumholzi Minckley, 1963

The Spotfin gambusia (Gambusia krumholzi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–29°C (79–84°F). Native range: Central America, lower R?o Grande system (R?o Bravo del Norte).

Spotfin gambusia care at a glance

Temperature
26–29°C (79–84°F)

Biology

Prefers calm, heavily vegetated coves and inlets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gambusia krumholzi
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - 7.8; dH range: 15 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: lower R?o Grande system (R?o Bravo del Norte).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A1ce+2ce, D2)
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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