Poecilia caucana (Steindachner, 1880)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cyprinodontiformes \| Poeciliidae \| Poeciliinae
Synonyms	Girardinus caucanus, Allopoecilia caucana, Mollienesia caucana, ... more
Common names	Piponcita, 南美摩利鱼, 南美花鮰, ... more

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Main reference

Wischnath, L. 1993. (Ref. 26130)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 3.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26543); 6 cm NG (female)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20

Climate / Range

Tropical; 26°C - 30°C (Ref. 2059)

Central and South America: Pacific drainage system from Darien, Panama to Rio Cauca, Colombia as well as in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Known from the Catatumbo River (Ref. 26543).
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Short description

Identified by the black spot found on the base of the dorsal fin; some specimens with thin transverse bands along the body but this may be attributed to the coloration before or after the reproductive period (Ref. 26543).

Feeds on algae and insects end up in the water (Ref. 26543). Tolerates extreme temperature, salinity and anoxia conditions (Ref. 26543). There was a proposal to use this species as biological control against mosquito larvae (Ref. 26543).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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