Species Profile:  Zoogoneticus quitzeoensis

Common Name:  Picote Splitfin

Description

The Picote Splitfin is native to the Middle Rio Lerma and Rio Morelia basins in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams and springs. It prefers cool to warm, hard, slow moving water and is a carnivore feeding on small invertebrates.

Category:   Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

CARES Classification:  Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Endangered

 

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