CARES Species Profile:  Zoogoneticus quitzeoensis

Common Name:  Picote Splitfin

Description

The Picote Splitfin is native to the Middle Rio Lerma and Rio Morelia basins in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams 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:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Feb. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 15, 2018