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Relict splitfin (Xenoophorus captivus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Xenoophorus captivus

Common Name
Relict splitfin

Biology
Occurs in algal-laden waters. Feeds on algae.

Classification

Classified By
Hubbs, 1924
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Splitfins (Goodeidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Panuco River system, Mexico.
Range
27°N - 26°N

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
18 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 25 demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Endangered (EN) (A1ce+2ce, B1+2c, C1+2a)