Redtail splitfin

Banderolenkärpfling, male.

The Banderolenkärpfling ( Xenotoca eiseni ) is a viviparous freshwater fish from the family of Goodeids ( Goodeidae ). He comes from the highlands of central Mexico from the states of Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí and get there before in clear waters. The species was named after the iron scavenger type specimens of G..

Features

The fish reach a total length of 6-8 cm. Banderolenkärpflinge have a moderately high-backed body and a relatively long caudal peduncle. Back and abdominal line are approximately symmetrical to each other. With increasing age, the animals are deep-bodied. The name derives is a yellow or orange band on the caudal peduncle, which may extend up to the caudal fin and in male fish is much clearer. The color of the fish is otherwise pale gray or pale ocher. The back is darker, the fins ocher or yellowish.

• Fins formula: Dorsal 11-12, Anal 13-14, 12-16 pectoral.
• Dandruff formula: 27-30 (MLR ).

Reproduction

The Banderolenkärpfling brings after a gestation period of 30 to 65 days 50-70 young fish to the world that are at birth over 10 mm long. The process of birth of a litter may extend over two or more days.

Hunting and

Banderolenkärpflinge were the late 60s as a first imported freshwater ornamental fish to Germany. They are suitable for a community aquarium, but can contribute to an unbalanced diet other fish to be aggressive and begin to pluck their fins.