CARES Species Profile:  Zoogoneticus tequila

Common Name:  Tequila Plitfin

Description

The Tequila Splitfin is native to the Upper Rio Ameca basin including the Teuchitlan River and Springs in Mexico. It is a livebearer inhabiting streams and springs. It prefers 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:  April 13, 2018