Skiffia lermae
Olive Skiffia
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Goodeidae (Goodeids)
Skiffia
Skiffia lermae (Olive Skiffia)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: Elongated.
Distribution
Central America: Lake Patzcuara, Celaya, Michoacan, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. demersal.
Biology
Prefers to inhabit thickly planted shores. Cultivated almost exclusively in scientific institutions.
Max length: 5.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN), assessed 2018-03-13. Resilience: High.
References
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
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