Gambusia aurata Miller & Minckley, 1970
Golden gambusia

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3.02 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits slowly flowing and standing waters rich in vegetation and with shallow areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.