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How the Amazon Molly defies the evolutionary odds
A new study published in Nature explores how the Amazon molly, Poecilia formosa, has persisted for more than 100,000 years despite reproducing clonally. The article, led by Edward S. Ricemeyer, Nathan K. Schaefer, Manfred Schartl, and Wesley C. Warren, examines a long-standing puzzle... continue reading
Cichlasoma usumacintae
Cichlasoma usumacintae, a name proposed for an unknown cichlid species from Mexico and Guatemala by Carl Hubbs in 1935, was later described by Robert Allgayer as Vieja ufermanni. The description, however, has one major error that invalidates his attempt to describe the new species.
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Xiphophorus birchmanni (Lechner & Radda, 1987) — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
A widespread species, yet vulnerable to local pressures reshaping its habitat and genetic integrity.
2026-04-20 10:04:09Priapella olmecae Meyer & Espinoza-Pérez, 1990 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
Priapella olmecae is a livebearer from Veracruz whose survival is threatened by habitat degradation.
2026-01-12 00:00:00Xiphophorus cortezi (Rosen, 1960) — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
One of the easiest swordtail species native to the Pánuco drainage to keep in captivity.
2025-08-21 00:00:00Xiphophorus montezumae Jordan & Snyder, 1899 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
Xiphophorus montezumae was initially believed to have a much wider distribution than is recognized today.
2025-02-18 00:00:00Xiphophorus nigrensis (Rosen, 1960) — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
A polymorphic species with three different morphs of males.
2024-09-11 00:00:00This site
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2020-01-01Subscriptions to the Freshwater Fishes of Mexico using PayPal — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
Freshwater Fishes of Mexico offers subscriptions to people, which are administered by PayPal. The way they operate and how to cancel the renewals service are explained in this small document.
2018-10-28Our citation standards — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas
The standard used in the Freshwater Fishes of Mexico for citation of published works.
2016-08-30Explore FFM
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