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Chapalichthys pardalis Álvarez, 1963 Polka-dot splitfin |
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photo by
Moeremans, L. |
| Family: | Goodeidae (Splitfins), subfamily: Goodeinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 7 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8; dH range: 25 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Michoacán, Mexico. Probably extinct in the wild. | |||
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| Biology: | According to aquarists, the species prefers live food. Thought to be extinct in the wild as their spring area has been claimed. Males can be recognized by a notched anal fin. Live bearers producing 10-20 offspring and breed several times per year. Source: https://aquainfo.org/breeding-chapalichthys-pardalis/ | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 08 March 2018 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||