Common Name: Relict Splitfin
Native to the Upper Rio Panuco Basin in Mexico, Xenoophorus captivus is a livebearer inhabiting streams and springs. It prefers cool to warm, hard, slow-moving water. This is a herbivore. The diet consists of various algae and plant material with minimal animal protein. The digestive tracks of these fish are longer than some other goodeids in order to aide in the digestive process and breakdown of fibrous foods. High fiber foods are necessary in eliminating waste in the intestinal track. It is important not to give high protein foods. Examples of foods to feed are spirulina algae, nori, unsalted French-cut green beans and blanched vegetables. Small amounts of baby brine shrimp can be given but NO bloodworms.
CARES Family: Goodeidae - Splitfin Livebearers
Global Region: North America
Distribution: Mexico
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Fishbase: Xenoophorus captivus
IUCN Red List: Xenoophorus captivus
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