13 observationsEndangered
Tequila Splitfin
Zoogoneticus tequila
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Goodeidae ›Genus: Zoogoneticus
About
Zoogoneticus tequila, Tequila splitfin or simply Tequila fish, is a species of goodeid fish (family Goodeidae) from Mexico. The specific epithet, tequila, derives from the Tequila Volcano, which looms near the type locality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tequila Splitfin is Zoogoneticus tequila.
- The Tequila Splitfin has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the family Goodeidae.
- Tequila Splitfin belongs to the genus Zoogoneticus.