Ameca Splendens Critically Endangered

Butterfly Splitfin

Stats

Family

Goodeidae

Genus

Ameca

Size

8.89 cm

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Nippy, territorial

Diet

Insectivore, Herbivore

Tank Size

75.70 L

Temperature

20.0 C - 24.4 C

Parameters

Need winter rest at 68, in spring raise to 71 or above for spawning

Level

Mid

Other Information

Breeding

Spawning Method

Other

Spawn Size

10 fry

Breeding Season or Trigger

Warming temps in spring and summer

Fry Care

Gestation is 60 days. Females do not store sperm. Newborn fry can be .5-.75”.

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