CARES Species Profile:  Brachyrhaphis terrabensis

Description

Livebearer native to Costa Rica and Panama. Found in stagnant waters and flowing creeks across a wide range of elevations. Feeds on terrestrial insects.

CARES Family:   Poeciliidae - Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica, Panama

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  July 29, 2024    
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened   IUCN Assessment Date:  Sept. 17, 2019      
 

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