Moapa White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi moapae)

Scientific name: Crenichthys baileyi moapae Williams & Wilde, 1981

The Moapa White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi moapae) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: North America, Nevada, USA.

Moapa White River springfish care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Crenichthys baileyi moapae
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: Nevada, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

Sources

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

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