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Poeciliidae (Poeciliids) > Poeciliinae
Etymology: Scolichthys: Greek, skolex = worm + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Dr James Cowan Greenway Jr (1903–1989) was an American collector and ornithologist. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C (Ref. 26130)
Central America: Rio Chixoy and Rio Salinas system in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26130); 5.0 cm (female)
Inhabits flowing waters.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
After 28 days gestation, this species produces 10 to 30 young.
Wischnath, L., 1993. Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p. (Ref. 26130)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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