Gill's molly
📖 Overview
Found in waters of all current velocities, but are more abundant in slack waters. Very large individuals (up to 105 cm) are found in brackish water, while smaller individuals occur in brooks to an elevation of 1220 m. Inhabit swamps, brooks and in shallow waters of large rivers, generally found near the substratum browsing on detritus, ooze and filamentous algae, reproduces throughout the year, but with a peak in juvenile abundance in August .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gill's molly is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gill's molly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gill's molly is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gill's molly is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.2 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 30. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central and South America: Atlantic drainage from Guatemala to the Río Térraba, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gill's Molly |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chompipe · Olomina de Gill · Parivivo Común · Pepesca |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poecilia tenius | Meek | 1907 | Synonym |
| Xiphophorus gillii | Kner | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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