CARES Species Profile:  Poeciliopsis paucimaculata

Description

Livebearer native to Costa Rica. Found in brooks, streams and river edges, often in moderate to strong current over rocky or sandy bottoms. Feeds on ooze and detritus.

CARES Family:   Poeciliidae - Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica: Rio General

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  July 29, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 7, 2020