Gambusia rhizophorae
Gambusia rhizophorae Rivas, 1969
Mangrove gambusia
photo by The Native Fish Conservancy


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Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory
Distribution:  North America: southeastern Florida in USA and Cuba.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits tidal creeks under high-storied red mangroves. Vulnerable because of its highly specific habitat requirements. Viviparous.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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