Xenoophorus captivus
Relict Splitfin
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Goodeidae (Goodeids)
Xenoophorus
Xenoophorus captivus (Relict Splitfin)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: short and / or deep.
Distribution
North America: Panuco River system, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. demersal.
Biology
Occurs in algal-laden waters. Feeds on algae.
Max length: 5.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). Viviparous. Gestation lasts for about 55 days. Produces 10 to 25, rarely, young.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN), assessed 2018-04-18. Resilience: Low (Fec=10).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial.
References
Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl (1985) Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p.
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
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