Characodon lateralis

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Characodon lateralis is a small, colorful goodeid fish species endemic to freshwater habitats in Mexico, often kept in aquariums and noted for its conservation concern.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish species
goodeid
ray-finned fish
aquariumCareLevel moderate
aquariumTrade kept in aquariums
belongsToGroup splitfins
bodySize small
class Actinopterygii
colorationPattern lateral bands or spots
commonName Mexican rainbow goodeid
rainbow goodeid
conservationStatus threatened
country Mexico
diet algae
omnivorous
small invertebrates
ecologicalRole algae grazer
insect predator
endemicTo Mexico NERFINISHED
family Goodeidae NERFINISHED
genus Characodon NERFINISHED
geographicDistribution Durango, Mexico NERFINISHED
upper Mezquital River basin
habitatPreference clear, well-oxygenated water
hasFinType anal fin
caudal fin
dorsal fin
kingdom Animalia
nativeHabitat freshwater
small streams
springs
notableTrait bright coloration
sexual dimorphism
order Cyprinodontiformes NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
region Central America
reproduction viviparous
reproductiveMode internal fertilization
sexualDimorphismTrait males more colorful than females
males often smaller and slimmer than females
socialBehavior group-living
taxonRank species
threat habitat loss
introduction of non-native species
pollution
water extraction
waterPreference cool to temperate water
waterType freshwater

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Goodeidae contains Characodon lateralis