Xenotaenia resolanae
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species: Xenotaenia resolanae
Common Name: Leopard Splitfin
Photo by: Craig Storms
Description
A livebearer native to 2 river drainage basins on the Pacific west coast of Mexico: Río Purificación and Río Resolana. In the aquarium they prefer cooler water and larger tanks as they are quite active.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Western coast of Mexico in the Río Purificación and Río Resolana river basins
CARES Status: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired a group from a friend who purchased them at a local auction. Currently being kept in an unheated 3' long planted tank.