Carbonera pupfish (Cyprinodon fontinalis)

Scientific name: Cyprinodon fontinalis Smith & Miller, 1980

The Carbonera pupfish (Cyprinodon fontinalis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Mexico.

Carbonera pupfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cyprinodon fontinalis
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A1ae+2e, B1+2ab, C2a)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Assuming tm