Metallic livebearer
📖 Overview
Inhabits ponds, lakes and streams. Prefers clear, stagnant or very sluggish water. Feeds on diatoms, algae, detritus, insect larvae and aquatic vegetation.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Metallic livebearer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metallic livebearer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Metallic livebearer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Metallic livebearer is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C Central America: Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms, algae, detritus, insect larvae and aquatic vegetation
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Metallic livebearer is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Metallic livebearer is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Metallic livebearer has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girardinus garmani | Eigenmann | 1903 | Synonym |
| Girardinus pygmaeus | Rivas | 1944 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 26 records indexed .
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