Skiffia lermae Meek, 1902
Olive skiffia

Family:  Goodeidae (Splitfins), subfamily: Goodeinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5.5 cm (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Lake Patzcuara, Celaya, Michoacan, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers to inhabit thickly planted shores. Cultivated almost exclusively in scientific institutions.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 March 2018 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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