CARES Species Profile:  Allodontichthys polylepis

Common Name:  Finescale Splitfin

Description

A livebearer native to the Upper Rio Coahuayanay Basin in Mexico, Allodontichthys polylepis inhabits streams with a preference for strong flow over rocky substrates. It prefers warm, hard water and feeds on invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Goodeidae - Splitfin Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  None
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  None