Finescale splitfin (Allodontichthys polylepis)

Scientific name: Allodontichthys polylepis Rauchenberger, 1988

Finescale splitfin (Allodontichthys polylepis)

The Finescale splitfin (Allodontichthys polylepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–25°C (70–77°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Ameca basin, Jalisco, Mexico.

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Temperature
21–25°C (70–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits a quiet pool of clear to murky water at a depth of up to 1.2 m and with bottom consisting of sand, silt, rocks and boulders.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Allodontichthys polylepis
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Depth range
1 m (3 ft)
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.7; dH range: 5 - 20 demersal; depth range ? - 1 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Rio Ameca basin, Jalisco, 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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