Phallichthys
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Phallichthys is a genus of the viviparous toothcarps (Poeciliinae). The fish are endemic to Cuba and the largest secondary island, Isla de la Juventud .
features
Phallichthys species reach lengths between 2.5 cm and 5 cm (males) and between 4 cm and 9 cm (females). They are small, inconspicuous fish with a yellowish to brownish-olive color. Females grow larger and are paler in color. The fins are transparent in most cases. There are no macroscopic features with which the genus can be diagnosed .
Way of life
Phallichthys species live in stagnant as well as in weedy calm flowing waters. They feed on invertebrates and vegetable foods.
species
- Phallichthys amates (Miller, 1907), syn .: Phallichthys pittieri (Meek, 1912)
- Phallichthys fairweatheri Rosen & Bailey, 1959
- Phallichthys quadripunctatus Bussing, 1979
- Phallichthys tico Bussing, 1963
literature
- Günther Sterba (Ed.), Gert Brückner: Encyclopedia of Aquaristics and Special Ichthyology. Neumann-Neudamm, Melsungen u. a. 1978, ISBN 3-7888-0252-9 .
Web links
Commons : Phallichthys - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Phallichthys on Fishbase.org (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Global Biodiversity Information Facility: Phallichthys pittieri (Meek, 1912)