Chirostoma estor Jordan, 1880
Pike silverside

Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Menidiinae
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 540.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: endemic to the Lerma River basin, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in sand bottoms (Ref. 26550).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 February 2018 (B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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