Spotted skiffia

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Spotted skiffia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Goodeidae
Genus: Skiffia
Species:
S. multipunctata
Binomial name
Skiffia multipunctata
(Pellegrin, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Goodea multipunctata (Pellegrin, 1901)
  • Ollentodon multipunctatus (Pellegrin, 1901)
  • Xenendum multipunctatum Pellegrin, 1901

The spotted skiffia (Skiffia multipunctata) is a species of

aquarium hobby.[2]

Ecology

The spotted skiffia is endemic to

aufwuchs and algae that grows on the roots.[4][2]

Conservation

Due to a loss in distribution from pollution, habitat modifications, and invasive species, with its only current healthy population in the

water diversions in its lower portions, the IUCN Red List has assessed the spotted skiffia as 'Endangered' in 2018.[4]

References

  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Skiffia multipunctata (Pellegrin, 1901)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ a b c "Skiffia Multipunctata - Saving Threatened Fish Species in Aquariums". All Natural Pet Care. 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "Skiffia multipunctata, Spotted skiffia : aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ a b "IUCN Red List, Spotted skiffia". www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved 2024-03-16.