Girardinichthys

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Girardinichthys is a genus of small freshwater killifish-like fishes native to central Mexico, often found in high-altitude lakes and known for their conservation concern due to habitat loss.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fish genus
taxon
biogeographicRealm Nearctic
bodySize small
class Actinopterygii
conservationConcern high
conservationStatus threatened
diet small invertebrates
zooplankton
distribution Mexican Plateau
ecologicalType killifish-like fish
environment lentic waters
slow-flowing waters
family Goodeidae
fertilization internal fertilization
firstDescriptionYear 19th century
foundIn Lerma River basin
Valley of Mexico
geographicEndemism endemic to Mexico
habitat freshwater
high-altitude lakes
includesSpecies Girardinichthys ireneae
linked to: Girardinichthys

Girardinichthys multiradiatus
linked to: Girardinichthys

Girardinichthys viviparus
kingdom Animalia
locomotion swimming
managementFocus captive breeding programs
habitat protection
namedAfter Charles Girard
nativeTo Mexico
central Mexico
linked to: Central Mexico
order Cyprinodontiformes
parentTaxon Goodeidae
phylum Chordata
region Neotropics
linked to: Neotropical realm
reproduction viviparous
researchUse model for conservation biology of Mexican freshwater fishes
respiration gills
sexualDimorphism present
skeletonType bony fish
taxonRank genus
threat habitat loss
introduction of invasive species
urbanization
water pollution
typeSpecies Girardinichthys viviparus
waterType freshwater

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Cyprinodontidae hasMember Girardinichthys
Girardinichthys viviparus genus Girardinichthys
Girardinichthys includesSpecies Girardinichthys multiradiatus
linked to: Girardinichthys
Girardinichthys includesSpecies Girardinichthys ireneae
linked to: Girardinichthys