Cheirodon kiliani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cheirodon kiliani |
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Cheirodon
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kiliani
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Cheirodon kiliani is a type of fish that lives in fresh water. It belongs to the Characidae family, which includes many well-known fish like piranhas and tetras. This specific fish is special because it is endemic to Chile. This means you can only find it living naturally in Chile and nowhere else in the world!
The fish was named in honor of Ernst Kilian. He was a teacher of the scientist Hugo Hernes Campos Cereceda, who first described this fish in 1982. Ernst Kilian was also the founding director of the Institute of Zoology at the Austral_University_of_Chile.
About Cheirodon kiliani
Cheirodon kiliani is a small fish. It is part of a group of fish known for having teeth on their jaws. These fish often live in rivers and streams.
Where it Lives
This fish is found only in Chile. Chile is a country in South America known for its long coastline and diverse environments. Cheirodon kiliani lives in the freshwater systems there.
Its Conservation Status
The conservation status of Cheirodon kiliani is listed as "Data Deficient" (DD) by the IUCN. This means scientists do not have enough information to know if the fish is endangered or not. More research is needed to understand its population size and if it faces any threats.
See also
In Spanish: Cheirodon kiliani para niños
