Butterfly Goodeid
Image: Lyons J, Piller KR, Artigas-Azas JM, Dominguez-Dominguez O, Gesundheit P, Köck M, Medina-Nava M, Mercado-Silva N, García AR, Findley KM (2019) Distribution and current conservation status of the Mexican Goodeidae (Actinopterygii, Cyprinodontiformes). ZooKeys 885: 115-158. <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.885.38152">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.885.38152</a> (CC BY 4.0)
Description
The Butterfly Goodeid is a beautiful livebearer native to Mexico, recognized by its iridescent scales and often yellow-tipped fins, especially in males. While generally peaceful, they can exhibit fin-nipping behavior, necessitating careful tankmate selection and adequate space. They are primarily herbivorous, making them effective algae eaters in the aquarium.
