| Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: found only in Tularosa Valley in New Mexico, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in clear, shallow spring-fed marsh pools and saline creek (Ref. 5327). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 November 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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