Sardina Ciega
Astyanax jordani
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A blind cave tetra from Mexico, derived from the Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) — some consider them the same species. It reaches about 10 centimetres. It is considered threatened, due to its small population and very restricted habitat.
- Scientific name
- Astyanax jordani
- Family
- Acestrorhamphidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Acestrorhamphidae
- Order
- Characiformes
- Synonyms
- Anoptichthys antrobius, Anoptichthys hubbsi, Anoptichthys jordani, Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus, Astyanax mexicanus jordani
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte
Water
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C
- pH
- 6–7.8
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 10 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Endangered (EN)
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