Catarina allotoca (Allotoca catarinae)

Scientific name: Allotoca catarinae de Buen, 1942

Catarina allotoca (Allotoca catarinae)

The Catarina allotoca (Allotoca catarinae) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Central America, Mexico.

Catarina allotoca care at a glance

Temperature
24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Occurs in heavily vegetated as well as in plant-free areas.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Allotoca catarinae
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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