Characodon lateralis
Rainbow Characodon
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Goodeidae (Goodeids)
Characodon
Characodon lateralis (Rainbow Characodon)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
North America: Durango, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. demersal. Found in: streams.
Biology
Inhabits clear springs with plant growth. Feeds on algae.
Max length: 4.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). Gestation lasts for about 55 days. Female gives birth to 5-20 young. Reaches sexual maturity in about 5 months.
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR), assessed 2018-04-18. Resilience: High (tm=0.4; Fec=5-20; gestation 55 days).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial.
References
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
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