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Genus Family: Poeciliidae 🍽️ 8 Edible

Poecilia

Species
48
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.65
Threatened
2

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Family
Poeciliidae
Genus
Poecilia

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
47
🔄 Diadromous
1

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
EN
DD
Least Concern 22
Near Threatened 2
Vulnerable 2
Endangered 4
Critically Endangered 2
Data Deficient 10

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Mexico
14 spp.
United States
7 spp.
Brazil
5 spp.
Colombia
4 spp.
France
3 spp.
Singapore
3 spp.
Italy
3 spp.
Indonesia
2 spp.
Taiwan
2 spp.
Honduras
2 spp.
Venezuela
2 spp.
Israel
2 spp.
Trinidad and Tobago
2 spp.
Philippines
2 spp.
Guyana
2 spp.