Aquarist Species: Ameca splendens
Aquarist: mafishguy
Species Profile: Ameca splendens
Common Name: Butterfly Splitfin
General species photo
Description: The Butterfly Splitfin is a critically endangered species native to the state of Jalisco in Mexico. It is named after the Rio Ameca.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Mexico
CARES Status: Critically Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
40 gallon aquarium
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
just put them in a 40 gallon in a group and started multiplying like crazy with spawningmops in tank for babies to hide.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes