| Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
| 7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 13 - 19 |
| North America: Amargosa River basin in Nevada and California, USA. Six subspecies were recognized: Cyprinodon nevadensis nevadensis, restricted to Saratoga Springs and adjoining lakes, Death Valley National Monument in California; Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae, restricted to Amargosa River in California; Cyprinodon nevadensis calidae, now extinct, in outlets of North and South Tecopa Hot Springs in California; Cyprinodon nevadensis shoshone , in outlet of Shoshone Springs in California; Cyprinodon nevadensis mionectes, in large springs in lower Ash Meadows in Nevada; Cyprinodon nevadensis pectoralis, in small springs in hills around Devils Hole, upper Ash Meadows in Nevada. |
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| Occurs in springs, their effluents, and spring-fed ponds and lakes (Ref. 5723, 86798). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
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Vulnerable (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii))
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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