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Chiapas killifish

Tlaloc hildebrandi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Profundulidae ›Genus: Tlaloc

About

The Popoyote (Tlaloc hildebrandi), also known as the Chiapas killifish, is a killifish from the family Profundulidae which is endemic to the valley of San Cristobal de las Casas in the Chiapas Highlands in Southern Mexico. It is highly endangered because its natural habitat, which amounts to only a few square kilometers, is subject to contamination and urban sprawl from San Cristobal. It is currently being targeted by a civil society alliance for the protection of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chiapas killifish?
The scientific name of Chiapas killifish is Tlaloc hildebrandi.
What is the conservation status of Chiapas killifish?
The Chiapas killifish has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the family Profundulidae.
What genus does Chiapas killifish belong to?
Chiapas killifish belongs to the genus Tlaloc.