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Relict splitfin (Xenoophorus captivus) fish species and information / pictures of Relict splitfin - Xenoophorus captivus
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)