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    Scientific NamePoecilia vivipara    Bloch & Schneider, 1801
    Common NameSpotsided Livebearer
    Type LocalitySuriname.
    Synonym(s)Molinesia fasciata, Neopoecilia holacanthus, Poecilia holacanthus, Poecilia schneideri, Poecilia surinamensis, Poecilia unimaculata
    Etymology
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    Size40mm or 1.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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    BreedingLivebearers with internal fertilisation and mother carrying the babies until they are ready to be released as little copies of the parents.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceM. E. Blochii, Systema Ichthyologiae, pp 452, Pl. 86 (lower fig.)
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)