Species Profile:  Allodontichthys tamazulae

Common Name:  Peppered Splitfin

Description

A livebearer native to the Upper Rio Coahuayana Basin in Mexico, Allodontichthys tamazulae inhabits streams with a preference for strong flow over rocky substrates. It prefers warm, hard water and feeds on invertebrates.

Category:   Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable

IUCN Red List Status:  Vulnerable

 

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