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