Xenotaenia resolanae

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Xenotaenia resolanae

Common Name:   Leopard Splitfin

Species 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.