Aquarist Species: Ilyodon furcidens
Aquarist: RockyMountainplecos
Species Profile: Ilyodon furcidens
Common Name: Trout Goodeid
Species Photo by: Dansfish.com
Description: The Trout Goodeid, scientifically known as Ilyodon furcidens, is a robust livebearing fish native to fast-flowing rivers and streams in west-central Mexico, particularly in the states of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is named for its speckled, trout-like patterning and is valued in the hobby for its hardiness, active behavior, and ecological significance as a threatened species in the wild.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Mexico
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes