Cyprinodon radiosus Miller, 1948
Owens pupfish
photo by Loiselle, P.V.

Family:  Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  North America: found only in Owens Valley in southern California, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in marshes, vegetated sloughs and backwaters of Owens River. 7.2 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium. 4 cm max TL (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 November 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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