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A new species of <i>Profundulus</i> is described from Oaxaca

A new species of Profundulus is described from Oaxaca — A new species of killifish in the genus Profundulus has been described in the journal Ichthyology & Herpetology 109(4):949–957 2021 by Sara E Dominguez-Cisneros, Ernesto Velázquez-Velázquez, Caleb D. McMahan, and Wilfredo A. Matamoros. The new species significantly extends the known... more

Published species profiles

Poeciliopsis hnilickai

Poeciliopsis hnilickai Meyer & Vogel, 1981 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Despite their small size, captive Poeciliopsis hnilickai should be given a large swimming space for their well being.

Gambusia regani

Gambusia regani Hubbs, 1926 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Gambusia panuco is a junior synonym of G. regani.

Hybopsis aulidion

Hybopsis aulidion (Chernoff & Miller, 1986) — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Hybopsis aulidion was first reported extinct in 1965.

Gambusia alvarezi

Gambusia alvarezi Hubbs & Springer, 1957 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Gambusia alvarezi has a minute distribution range and fragile habitat very susceptible to water level variations.

Xiphophorus continens

Xiphophorus continens Rauchenberger, Kallman & Morizot, 1990 — by Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Males in aquaria may grow to 3 cm in standard length and 5 cm with the sword.

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05-Mar-2024, Species profile: Xiphophorus continens Rauchenberger, Kallman & Morizot, 1990 (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
03-Feb-2024, Species profile: Algansea avia (Barbour & Miller, 1978) (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
31-Jan-2024, Species profile: Algansea monticola Barbour & Miller, 1968 (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
05-Jan-2024, Habitat profile: Aguanaval Rio Florido at Atotonilco [32] (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
03-Jan-2024, Habitat profile: Mezquital Ojo de Agua los Berros [10] (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
02-Jan-2024, Habitat profile: Mezquital Puente Pino Suarez [10] (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
01-Jan-2024, Habitat profile: Mezquital Arroyo Las Moras at San Rafael [10] (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)
31-Dec-2023, Habitat profile: Mezquital Laguna Seca [10] (Juan Miguel Artigas Azas)

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