Aquarist Species: Xenoophorus captivus
Aquarist: Keith Davy
Species Profile: Xenoophorus captivus
Common Name: Relict Splitfin
Description: The Relict Splitfin is native to the Upper Rio Panuco Basin in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams and springs. It prefers cool to warm, hard, slow moving water and is an herbivore feeding primarily on algae with some detritus.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: North America
Distribution: Mexico
CARES Classification: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Arroyo Zapata
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2026
Kitchener - Ed Koerner