Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis nevadensis)

Scientific name: Cyprinodon nevadensis nevadensis Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

The Amargosa pupfish (Cyprinodon nevadensis nevadensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–32°C (77–90°F). Native range: North America, known only from Saratoga Springs and adjoining lakes, Death Valley National Monument, California, USA.

Amargosa pupfish care at a glance

Temperature: 25–32°C (77–90°F)

Biology

Occurs in springs, their effluents, and spring-fed ponds and lakes. 7.8 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cyprinodon nevadensis nevadensis
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Common length: 4.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 13 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: North America: known only from Saratoga Springs and adjoining lakes, Death Valley National Monument, California, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)