CARES Species Profile:  Xenophallus umbratilis

Description

Livebearer native to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Found in brooks, creeks, and river edges. Feeds on detritus, algae, and aquatic insects

CARES Family:   Poeciliidae - Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica, Nicaragua

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  July 29, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  Aug. 12, 2019