CARES Species Profile:  Ataeniobius toweri

Common Name:  Bluetail Splitfin

Description

The Bluetail Splitfin is native to the Upper Rio Panuco Basin, Rio Verde Drainage including Lake Media Luna in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams, lakes, and springs. It prefers warm, hard, slow moving water and feeds primarily on algae and detritus.

CARES Family:   Goodeidae - Splitfin Livebearers

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  April 17, 2028