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The Barred livebearer (Carlhubbsia stuarti) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The barred livebearer is a small livebearing fish from fresh water of Central America, in Guatemala and Belize. The species reaches only about 6 cm and has a stocky, silvery body with a few fine dark cross-bars. Like other livebearers the female gives birth to live young and the male carries an anal fin modified into a mating organ. It lives in clear streams and pools and feeds on algae, small zooplankton and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Barred livebearer?
The Barred livebearer has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Ovoviviparous; male with a mating organ formed from the anal fin
Where does the Barred livebearer live?
The Barred livebearer lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Central America
How big does the Barred livebearer get?
The Barred livebearer grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Barred livebearer dangerous to humans?
No, the Barred livebearer is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Barred livebearer edible?
The Barred livebearer is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Carlhubbsia
More from the family Poeciliidae
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