CARES Species Profile:  Zoogoneticus purhepechus

Synonym:   Zoogoneticus quitzeoensis

Common Name:  Tarascan Splitfin

Description

The Tarascan Splitfin is native to the Lower Rio Lermaand and Upper Rio Ameca basins in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams, rivers, and springs. It prefers cool to warm, hard, slow moving water and is a carnivore feeding on small invertebrates.

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:  Sept. 12, 2018