CARES Species Profile:  Alloophorus robustus

Common Name:  Bulldog Goodeid

Description

The Bulldog Goodeid is native to the Rio Lerma, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Zirahuen and Upper Panuco basins in Mexico. It is an ambush predator inhabiting streams, rivers, and lakes. It feeds on both invertebrates and small fish. It prefers cool to warm hard water and is a livebearer.

CARES Family:   Goodeidae - Splitfin Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  April 17, 2018