Where Does Porthole Livebearer Live?

Porthole Livebearer lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Porthole Livebearer

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often near the surface.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to moderately flowing rivers, streams, canals, ditches, and ponds. Prefers areas with dense aquatic vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide cover and foraging opportunities. Can tolerate a range of water conditions but thrives in clear, well-oxygenated environments.

Geographic range

Native to Central America, specifically from southern Mexico (Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas) south through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.

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