Bolson pupfish (Cyprinodon atrorus)

Scientific name: Cyprinodon atrorus Miller, 1968

The Bolson pupfish (Cyprinodon atrorus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–35°C (77–95°F). Native range: Central America, R?o Salado and Cuatro Ci?negas systems in Mexico.

Bolson pupfish care at a glance

Temperature
25–35°C (77–95°F)

Biology

5.0 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cyprinodon atrorus
Family
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Common length
3.4
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 12 - 15 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: R?o Salado and Cuatro Ci?negas systems in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Lower Risk: least concern (LR/lc)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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