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Goodeinae
Goodeinae is a subfamily of splitfins from Mexico, part of the family Goodeidae. They are small fish which mostly live in fresh water, especially around Mesa Central, west of Mexico City. Members of the subfamily are also found in brackish water on both the east and west coasts. They typically have small ranges and many are seriously threatened (some already extinct). The subfamily takes its name from its type genus ''Goodea'' and so is ultimately named after the American ichthyologist George Brown Goode (1851-1896). Genera The following genera make up the subfamily Goodeinae: * ''Allodontichthys'' C. L. Hubbs & C. L. Turner, 1939 * '' Alloophorus'' Hubbs & Turner, 1939 * ''Allotoca'' Hubbs & Turner, 1939 * '' Ameca'' R. R. Miller & Fitzsimons, 1971 * ''Ataeniobius'' Hubbs & Turner, 1939 * ''Chapalichthys'' Hubbs, 1926 * ''Characodon'' Günther, 1866 * '' Girardinichthys'' Bleeker, 1860 * ''Goodea'' Jordan, 1880 * ''Hubbsina'' de Buen, 1940 * ''Ilyodon'' Eigenmann, 190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodeidae
Goodeidae is a family of teleost fish endemic to Mexico and some areas of the United States. Many species are known as splitfins. This family contains about 50 species within 18 genera. The family is named after ichthyologist George Brown Goode (1851-1896). Distribution The family is divided into two subfamilies, the Goodeinae and the Empetrichthyinae. The Goodeinae are endemic to shallow freshwater habitats in Mexico, particularly along the Mesa Central area (especially the Lerma River basin, smaller rivers directly south of it and inland to around the Valley of Mexico region), with some species found in brackish fringes at the Pacific coast, and north to central Durango, central Sinaloa and north San Luis Potosí. There are about 45 species of Goodeinae in 16 genera (some list 2 additional genera). The Empetrichthyinae are found in the southwestern Great Basin in Nevada, the United States, and contains 4 species in 2 genera. Physical information The name "splitfin" comes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allotoca
''Allotoca'' is a genus of splitfins that are endemic to west-central and southwest Mexico, where restricted to the Lerna–Chapala– Grande de Santiago, Ameca and Balsas river basins, as well as various endorheic lake basins in Michoacán and Jalisco (Pátzcuaro, Zirahuén, Cuitzeo, Magdalena and others). All ''Allotoca'' species are seriously threatened. The largest ''Allotoca'' is up to long, but most species only reach between half and three-quarter that size. Unusually, ''A. catarinae'' is probably the result of an ancient translocation by humans in the pre-Columbian era (similar ancient human-assisted translocations are known from certain birds in Mexico). The translocation happened at least 700 years ago and most likely about 1900 years ago. The ancestral species then evolved into ''A. catarinae'' at its new isolated location in the Cupatitzio River, a tributary of the Balsas River. Species FishBase recognizes eight species in this genus, but their taxonomy is comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ameca Splendens
The butterfly splitfin or butterfly goodeid, ''Ameca splendens'', is a bony fish from the monotypic genus ''Ameca'' of the splitfin family (Goodeidae). It was formerly found throughout the Ameca River drainage in Mexico; the type locality is Rio Teuchitlán in the vicinity of Teuchitlán, Jalisco. The species was only ever found in an area about 10 miles (15 km) in diameter. Today, the species is rated as critically endangered by the IUCN. A remnant population has been found to persist in El Rincón waterpark near the town of Ameca. Possibly, it also exists in a feral state in the United States; individuals apparently derived from escaped or introduced captive stock were met with in southeastern Nevada. For some time, it was a popular fish among aquarists, but hobbyist stocks have declined recently, placing its survival in jeopardy.Kelley ''et al.'' (2006) Description As its common name implies, it is indeed quite an attractive fish. A dominant mature male specimen a la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodea
''Goodea'' is a genus of splitfins that are endemism, endemic to Mexico. They are found in a wide range of habitats in several river basins that originate in the Mexican Plateau, Central Plateau, such as Pánuco River, Pánuco, Lerma River, Lerma–Lake Chapala, Chapala–Grande de Santiago River, Grande de Santiago and Balsas River, Balsas. Overall this genus is among the most widespread and successful splitfins, although they also have declined and the relatively restricted ''G. gracilis'' is considered Vulnerable species, vulnerable by the IUCN. This genus includes the largests splitfins, reaching a standard length of up to . They are primarily herbivores, but also take small organisms like tiny crustaceans and snails. The is named in honour of the United States, American ichthyologist George Brown Goode (1851-1896). Species Three species are typically recognized in this genus, but the Taxonomy (biology), taxonomy is disputed and some only recognize ''G. atripinnis'' (in which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ameca (fish)
The butterfly splitfin or butterfly goodeid, ''Ameca splendens'', is a bony fish from the monotypic genus ''Ameca'' of the splitfin family (Goodeidae). It was formerly found throughout the Ameca River drainage in Mexico; the type locality is Rio Teuchitlán in the vicinity of Teuchitlán, Jalisco. The species was only ever found in an area about 10 miles (15 km) in diameter. Today, the species is rated as critically endangered by the IUCN. A remnant population has been found to persist in El Rincón waterpark near the town of Ameca. Possibly, it also exists in a feral state in the United States; individuals apparently derived from escaped or introduced captive stock were met with in southeastern Nevada. For some time, it was a popular fish among aquarists, but hobbyist stocks have declined recently, placing its survival in jeopardy.Kelley ''et al.'' (2006) Description As its common name implies, it is indeed quite an attractive fish. A dominant mature male specimen a la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allodontichthys
''Allodontichthys'' is a genus of splitfins, endemic to the Tuxpan (Coahuayana), Armería and Ameca river basins in Colima and Jalisco, west–central Mexico. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * ''Allodontichthys hubbsi'' R. R. Miller & Uyeno, 1980 (Whitepatched splitfin) * ''Allodontichthys polylepis'' Rauchengerger, 1988 (Finescale splitfin) * ''Allodontichthys tamazulae'' C. L. Turner, 1946 (Tuxpan splitfin) * ''Allodontichthys zonistius ''Allodontichthys'' is a genus of splitfins, endemic to the Tuxpan (Coahuayana), Armería and Ameca river basins in Colima and Jalisco, west–central Mexico. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * '' Allodontich ...'' ( C. L. Hubbs, 1932) (Bandfin splitfin) References Goodeinae Freshwater fish of Mexico Endemic fish of Mexico Natural history of Colima Natural history of Jalisco Freshwater fish genera Taxa named by Carl Leavitt Hubbs Ray-finned fish genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ataeniobius
The striped goodeid, bluetail goodeid or bluetail goodea (''Ataeniobius toweri'') is an Endangered species, endangered species of fish in the family Goodeidae. Its genus ''Ataeniobius'' is monotypic. It is Endemism, endemic to the Río Verde (San Luis Potosi), Río Verde and associated waters, including the Media Luna and Los Anteojitos lakes (all part of the Pánuco River basin), in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The Specific name (zoology), specific name of this fish honours its discoverer, the United States, America Evolutionary biology, evolutionary biologist William Lawrence Tower (1872–1955) of the University of Chicago. References Ataeniobius Goodeinae Freshwater fish of Mexico Endemic fish of Mexico Endangered animals Endangered biota of Mexico Fish described in 1904 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cyprinodontiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapalichthys
''Chapalichthys'' is a genus of splitfins that are endemic to west-central Mexico, where found in lakes, pools, ponds and channels in the Lerma–Chapala– Grande de Santiago and Balsas basins. ''Chapalichthys'' reach up to in standard length. Despite this relatively small size, they are often caught as food in Lake Chapala. Species There are currently three species in this genus according to FishBase, but some authorities only recognize two, treating ''C. peraticus'' as a junior synonym of ''C. pardalis''. * '' Chapalichthys encaustus'' ( D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1899) (Barred splitfin) * '' Chapalichthys pardalis'' Álvarez, 1963 (Polka-dot splitfin) * '' Chapalichthys peraticus'' Álvarez Álvarez or Álvares may refer to: People * Álvarez (surname), Spanish surname Places * Alvares (river), a river in northern Spain * Alvares (ski resort), in Iran * Alvares, Iran * Alvares, Portugal * Álvarez, Santa Fe, a town in the province o ..., 1963 (Alien splitfin) References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Characodon
''Characodon'' is a genus of splitfins endemic to north–central Mexico. Two of the species are highly threatened and restricted to pools, ponds and springs in the upper San Pedro Mezquital River basin in Durango. The third species, ''C. garmani'', was restricted to springs near Parras in Coahuila, but it became extinct when they dried out. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus, although some authorities consider the genus to be monospecific In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. A monotypic species is one that does not include subspecies or smaller, infraspecific taxa. In the case of genera, the term "unispe ..., containing only ''Characodon lateralis'' with the other two species classified in the genus ''Goodea''. * '' Characodon audax'' M. L. Smith & R. R. Miller, 1986 (Bold characodon) * †'' Characodon garmani'' D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1898 (Parras characodon) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girardinichthys
''Girardinichthys'' is a genus of splitfins that are endemic to Mexico. These highly threatened fish are native to the upper Lerma and Balsas basins, as well as water systems in the Valley of Mexico. Through man-made channels ''G. viviparus'' has been able to spread to the upper Pánuco River basin. These small fish reach up to in length. The name of this genus honours the American herpetologist and ichthyologist Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish, including bony fish (Osteichthyes), cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes), and jawless fish (Agnatha). According to FishBase, 33,400 species of fish had been described as of October ... Charles Girard (1822-1895). Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Girardinichthys ireneae'' Radda & M. K. Meyer, 2003 * '' Girardinichthys multiradiatus'' ( Meek, 1904) (Dark-edged Splitfin, Golden Sailfin Goodeid) * '' Girardinichthys viviparus'' ( Bustamante, 1837) (Chapultepec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Michael Fitzsimons
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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