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Scolichthys iota

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Scolichthys iota
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Poeciliidae
Genus: Scolichthys
Species:
S. iota
Binomial name
Scolichthys iota
Rosen, 1967

Scolichthys iota is a species of poeciliid found in the dense vegetation along the Rio Chajmaic in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. This species reaches a length of 2.5 cm (1 in). It is found along with Xiphophorus signum.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Lyons, T.J. (2020). "Scolichthys iota". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T164692223A164692501. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T164692223A164692501.en. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Scolichthys iota". FishBase. February 2015 version.
  • Wischnath, L., 1993. Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.