This viviparous species comes from a very small area of the San Juan River system situated close to the Mexican city of Monterrey. Due to a lot of building development in this region, rivers and ponds have been drying out and becoming polluted. As a result the Monterrey platyfish became extinct in the wild. Thanks to the initiative of some private aquarium enthusiasts and zoos, the species has been able to survive in aquariums.
Characteristics
Family | Poeciliidae |
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Length | max. 6 cm |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.