Ajijic silverside
Chirostoma contrerasi
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Ajijic silverside (Chirostoma contrerasi) is a freshwater fish of the family Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides), in the order Atheriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 11 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0 kg.
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The Ajijic silverside (Chirostoma contrerasi) is a small freshwater fish reaching about 11.3 cm and only about 10 grams. It is endemic to Lake Chapala in Mexico and belongs to the family Atherinopsidae, characterized by the silvery lateral stripe typical of silversides.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 11,300000190734863 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,01 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| Familia | Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides) |
| Especies | Chirostoma contrerasi |
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