Life Cycle
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After 28 days of gestation, this species gives birth to 10-30 young.
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits rapidly flowing, preferably torrential waters. Usually found in shallow waters about 20 to 50 cm deep. Feeds on insects. Lives along with livebearing Xiphophorus alvarezi only in the Rio Palenque.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Inhabits rapidly flowing, preferably torrential waters. Usually found in shallow waters about 20 to 50 cm deep. Feeds on insects. Lives along with livebearing Xiphophorus alvarezi only in the Rio Palenque.
Importance
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aquarium: commercial