Chapultepec splitfin (Girardinichthys viviparus)

Scientific name: Girardinichthys viviparus Bustamante, 1837

The Chapultepec splitfin (Girardinichthys viviparus) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–22°C (68–72°F). Native range: Central America, Mexico.

Chapultepec splitfin care at a glance

Temperature
20–22°C (68–72°F)

Biology

Inhabits small lakes, ponds and pools. Sold as dry fish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Girardinichthys viviparus
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Critically Endangered (CR) (A1ce+2ce, B1+2abc)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

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

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