Royal Splitfin
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit slow flowing water with dense algal growth on rocks. They also occur in swamps . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Royal Splitfin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Royal Splitfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous. Males possess an andropodium, a structureless lobule of the anal fin that acts only as a conveyor to assure successful fertilization.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.6; dH range: 5 - 20. Tropical; 21°C - 25°C Central America: Los Reyes in Michoacan, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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