Xenotoca melanosoma
Xenotoca melanosoma Fitzsimons, 1972
Black splitfin
photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.


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Family:  Goodeidae (Splitfins), subfamily: Goodeinae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  An experimental fish (Ref. 4537). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 March 2018 (B2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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