Gambusia heterochir
Gambusia heterochir Hubbs, 1957
Clear Creek gambusia


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Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  North America: Headwater springs of Clear Creek (in San Saba River system), Menard County in Texas, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur in vegetated springs. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 February 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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