Aquarist Species: Zoogoneticus purhepechus
Aquarist: Keith Davy
Species Profile: Zoogoneticus purhepechus
Common Name: Tarascan Splitfin
Description: The Tarascan Splitfin is native to the Lower Rio Lermaand and Upper Rio Ameca basins in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams, rivers, 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: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Sayula
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2026
Kitchener -Ed Koerner