- Source: Ilyodon whitei
The Balsas splitfin (Ilyodon whitei) is a species of fish in the family Goodeidae. It is endemic to Mexico where it occurs in the states of Morelos and Michoacán. This fish was formally described as Goodea whitei by Seth Eugene Meek in 1904 with the type locality given as Yautepec in Morelos. The specific name honours E. A. White of the Interoceanic Railway of Mexico for his interest in and support of Meek's work.
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- Ilyodon whitei
- Ilyodon
- Ilyodon lennoni
- List of organisms named after famous people (born 1900–1949)
- Las Estacas Natural Reserve and Spa
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species (Animalia)