Poecilia elegans (Trewavas, 1948)
Elegant molly

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Dominican Republic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits swift headwater streams.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 May 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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