VOICED : El pez tequila se salva de la extinción y sensibiliza a comunidad en México

The tequila fish, an endemic species from western Mexico, faced near extinction in the 1990s due to habitat fragmentation, pollution, and competition. Scientists preserved the species in aquariums and began reintroduction efforts in 2014, led by the Universidad Michoacana. Currently, there are an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 individuals in the wild. The Guardianes del Río group raises awareness about the importance of protecting local flora and fauna. The tequila fish, named after Mexico's iconic liquor, is unique for being viviparous, with well-developed offspring nourished by a structure similar to a human umbilical cord.

What were the main reasons for the near extinction of the tequila fish in the 1990s?

• Lack of food and predators

• Natural disasters and disease

• Overfishing and climate change

• Habitat fragmentation, pollution, and competition

Which institution led the reintroduction process of the tequila fish?

• Universidad de Guadalajara

• Instituto Politécnico Nacional

• Universidad Michoacana

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Approximately how many tequila fish are currently estimated to live in the wild?

• 3,500 to 4,000

• 2,500 to 3,000

• 1,500 to 2,000

• 500 to 1,000

What is the significance of the name 'Sogoneticus tequila' for the tequila fish?

• It is named after a local river

• It is named after a popular Mexican dish

• It is named after a famous Mexican scientist

• It is named after Mexico's most famous liquor

What is a unique reproductive characteristic of the tequila fish?

• It requires a specific plant for reproduction

• It reproduces only once in its lifetime

• It is viviparous, with young born as well-developed fetuses

• It lays eggs in large clusters