Brachyrhaphis roswithae
Brachyrhaphis roswithae Meyer & Etzel, 1998
Roswitha's toothcarp


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Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073 - 9.19999980927, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Panama.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Vertebrae: 27-29. Pronounced dark brown reticulum along the body sides, often with a crescent tail pattern (Ref. 42972).
Biology:  Inhabits small rivers; adults found in schools (Ref. 42972).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 October 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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