Mormon White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi thermophilus)

Scientific name: Crenichthys baileyi thermophilus Williams & Wilde, 1981

The Mormon White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi thermophilus) 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, USA.

Mormon White River springfish care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Crenichthys baileyi thermophilus
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: USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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