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Goodeidae (Splitfins) > Goodeinae
Etymology: Ataeniobius: Greek, a = without + Latin, taenia = band, strip + Greek, bios = life (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Meek.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.9 - ? ; dH range: 53 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - 30°C (Ref. 2059); 23°N - 22°N
North America: Rio Verde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2059); 10.0 cm TL (female)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Gestation lasts for about 60 days. Female gives birth to 5-15 young. Reaches sexual maturity in 6-7 months.
Wischnath, L., 1993. Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p. (Ref. 26130)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
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