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The Orange flagfish (Garmanella pulchra) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinodontidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Yucatan pupfish is an egg-laying toothcarp (Cyprinodontidae) from Central America. The species is small; males are more handsomely coloured than the inconspicuous females. Unlike the annual killifishes it has no drought dormancy and lives in permanent waters: coastal pools, springs and lagoons of the Yucatan Peninsula, often in brackish water. As an omnivore it feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae, algae and detritus. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orange flagfish?
The Orange flagfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern. Beautifully coloured male; non-annual toothcarp of coastal pools on Yucatan.
Where does the Orange flagfish live?
The Orange flagfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Central America; coastal pools and lagoons of Yucatan.
How big does the Orange flagfish get?
The Orange flagfish grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Orange flagfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Orange flagfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Orange flagfish edible?
The Orange flagfish is not usually eaten.
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