The golden skiffia - also known as Tiro dorado - is a fish species that was endemic to the Tehuchitán River in central Mexico. The fish is thought to prefer benthic areas with slow currents and soft substrate, where it eats algae and invertebrates. The Goodeines subfamily is composed of 41 known species. Collectively, they are among the most at-risk fish in the world. Last assessed in 2018, the golden skiffia is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Major threats facing the golden skiffia include exotic species, parasites, pollution and habitat degradation.
If awarded $1 million from the Indianapolis Zoo’s Saving Species Challenge, conservationists would take the following steps:
- Reduce threats in reintroduction sites
- Establish protected area endorsed by government
- Engage landowners and local communities
- Reintroduce golden skiffia in the Tehuchitán River
- Control exotic species
- Expand environmental education programs
You can learn more about golden skiffia fish from the IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group.
The winner of the Indianapolis Zoo’s Saving Species Challenge will be announced later this year. Bookmark www.ProtectSpecies.com for updates.
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