PAIR Girardinus falcatus, image by Paul Barrow

Girardinus falcatus    (Eigenmann, 1903)
Synonyms: Glaridichthys atherinoides, Glaridichthys falcatus
Common Name: Goldbelly Topminnow
Other Common Name: Yellowbelly
Family: Poeciliidae
Continent: Central America
Distribution: Cuba
Habitat: fresh/brackish water rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 24-28°C
Water Chemistry: pH 7.0-8.0
FBAS Size:    Males [40mm]    Females [50mm]
FBAS Class: T
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males have their anal fin modified into a gonopodium; females show a dark gravis spot
Breeding: easy; livebearer
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