CARES Species Profile:  Gambusia heterochir

Description

Livebearer native to the USA. Found in vegetated headwater springs in Texas.

CARES Family:   Poeciliidae - Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   USA: Texas

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  July 29, 2024    
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable   IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 3, 2012      
 

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