ENEndangered
Tequila Splitfin
Zoogoneticus tequila
Increasing
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in GOODEIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tequila Splitfin classified as Endangered?
Tequila Splitfin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tequila Splitfin live?
Tequila Splitfin occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tequila Splitfin?
The main threats to Tequila Splitfin are 1.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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