It occurs in rivers, including brackish waters, in much of the Gulf of Mexico basin from Mexico as far south as Panama and the Caribbean coast of Colombia, as well as the West Indies and the United States state of Florida. The specific name honours the Cuban lexicographer and geographer Esteban Pichardo (1799-1879).
This species is found in rivers, including brackish waters, across much of the Gulf of Mexico basin from Mexico to Panama and the Caribbean coast of Colombia, as well as the West Indies and Florida. The specific name honors Cuban lexicographer and geographer Esteban Pichardo (1799-1879).