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