Girardinus falcatus (Eigenmann, 1903) Goldbelly topminnow |
photo by
Slaboch, R. |
Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
Max. size: | 3.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 8.5 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Cuba. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in ponds, lakes and lowland streams (2-150, usually less than 30, m elevation). Prefers stagnant water over muddy substrate with abundant aquatic vegetation. Feeds on diatoms, algae, leaves of aquatic plants, detritus and insect larvae. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |