Chirostoma patzcuaro Meek, 1902
Patzcuaro silverside

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: endemic to the Lerma River basin, Mexico.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 23 February 2018 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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