Striped gambusia
📖 Overview
Striped gambusia (Gambusia melapleura), first described by Gosse, 1851 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Poeciliidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Striped gambusia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped gambusia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical Central America: known only from Jamaica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Striped Gambusia |
| 🌍CES | gambusie černoploutvá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochilus melanopleurus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Poecilia melanopleura | Bleeker | 1860 | Heterotypic |
| Poecilia melapleura | Gosse | 1851 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Striped gambusia.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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