Slender silverside
📖 Overview
Slender silverside (Chirostoma attenuatum), first described by Meek, 1902 is a small fish in the family Atherinopsidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender silverside is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender silverside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 21°N - 19°N Central America: endemic to the Lerma River basin, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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