Chirostoma jordani Woolman, 1894
Charal

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  11.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 8.1 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  North America: central Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Has been introduced unsuccessfully in Texas.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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