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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Twospot livebearer

Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus Heckel, 1848
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Twospot livebearer (Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus
Authority
Heckel, 1848
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Water Temp
20–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Twospot livebearer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Twospot livebearer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
2.5cm TL

After a gestation period of 6 to 8 weeks, depending upon the age and size of females, gives birth to 20-100 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C Central America: Mexico to Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1848

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