CARES Species Profile:  Allotoca diazi

Common Name:  Patzcuaro Allotoca

Description

The Patzcuaro Allotoca is native to the Lake Patzcuaro Basin in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams, lakes, and springs. It prefers slow moving cool to warm hard water and feeds on 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:  April 17, 2018