Ameca splendens
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Ameca splendens
Ameca splendens
C.A.R.E.S.
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C.A.R.E.S. Program
Fish Preservation Initiative
Conservation ยท Awareness ยท Recognition ยท Encouragement ยท Support
This species is part of the CARES preservation program - a global initiative focused on captive breeding and preservation of at-risk fish species.
Why This Matters
Hobbyists play a critical role in conservation by maintaining breeding populations of threatened species in aquariums.
IUCN Status:
Critically Endangered
Species:
Ameca splendens
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CR
CR
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List Status
Faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Last assessed:
10/28/2025
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Livebearers
Total Reports:
1
Expert Breeders:
1
No members publicly list this species yet
Known Names
Common Names
Ameca Splendens
Butterfly splitfin
Goodeid
Splitfins
Scientific Names
Ameca splendens
Expert Breeders
James Longo
1 breeding report
First:
03/12/2026
Breeding Reports:
Ameca Splendens
15 pts
03/12/2026