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Balsas Shiner

Notropis boucardi

Classification

The Balsas shiner (Graodus boucardi) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This species is endemic to Mexico. Distribution and habitat Earlier believed to be widespread in the Balsas River drainage, recent studies have shown that it is confined to a small system of streams in the vicinity of its type locality near Cuernavaca, as well as an endorheic spring in nearby Jiutepec, both in the state of Morelos.

Distribution

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Mexico · 4