Zacapu allotoca (Allotoca zacapuensis)

Scientific name: Allotoca zacapuensis Meyer, Radda & Dom?nguez-Dom?nguez, 2001

Zacapu allotoca (Allotoca zacapuensis)

The Zacapu allotoca (Allotoca zacapuensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 17–20°C (63–68°F). Native range: North America, Zacapu, Michoac?n, Mexico.

Zacapu allotoca care at a glance

Temperature
17–20°C (63–68°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Abdomopodium rays 2-7 thickened basally and curved anteriorly; series of 10-14 dark brown pigmented v-shaped vertical bars along sides; adult males with dark brown area surrounding about and in front of genital region; dark brown abdominal pigmentation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Allotoca zacapuensis
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.0 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Zacapu, Michoac?n, 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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