Cayman gambusia
📖 Overview
Cayman gambusia (Gambusia xanthosoma), first described by Greenfield, 1983 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 Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cayman gambusia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cayman gambusia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical Central America: Grand Cayman Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cayman gambusia.
🔍 Similar Species
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