Lerma livebearer
📖 Overview
Lerma livebearer (Poeciliopsis infans) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lerma livebearer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lerma livebearer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lerma livebearer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 10 to 40 young after a gestation period of 28 days.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical; 22°C - 25°C North America: Mexican states of Jalisco and Michoacan in Rio Grande de Santiago basin, Rio Lerma basin and Rio Ameca.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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