CARES Species Profile:  Allotoca catarinae

Common Name:  Catarina Allotoca

Description

The Catarina Allotoca is native to the Upper Rio Balsas Basin and Rio Catarina drainage in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams and rivers. It prefers warm, hard water and is an omnivore feeding on detritus and small invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Goodeidae - Splitfin Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 7, 2018