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Gambusia gaigei Hubbs, 1929 Big Bend gambusia |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: formerly found in Boquillas and Graham Ranch springs, Brewster County in Texas; now restricted to an artificial spring-fed pond in Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits vegetated, spring-fed sloughs and ponds (Ref. 5723). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 February 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||