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Goldbreast splitfin

Ilyodon furcidens

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A Mexican livebearer of the family Goodeidae, from the states of Jalisco and Colima.

Scientific name
Ilyodon furcidens
Family
Goodeidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Goodeidae
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Synonyms
Characodon furcidens, Ilyodon xantusi

Origin

Native region
América do Norte

Water

Temperature
18–24 °C
pH
7–8
General hardness (GH)
10–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
7 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
68 L
Minimum tank (length)
75 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Swimming level
Bottom

Care

Care difficulty
Easy

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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