Catarina pupfish (Megupsilon aporus)

Scientific name: Megupsilon aporus Miller & Walters, 1972

The Catarina pupfish (Megupsilon aporus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Central America, El Potos?, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Catarina pupfish care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11

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Species facts

Scientific name: Megupsilon aporus
Family: Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.4 - ?; dH range: 10.5 - ? demersal; non-migratory
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Central America: El Potos?, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Extinct in the Wild (EW)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)