Pahrump poolfish (Empetrichthys latos latos)

Scientific name: Empetrichthys latos latos Miller, 1948

The Pahrump poolfish (Empetrichthys latos latos) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F).

Pahrump poolfish care at a glance

Temperature
20–25°C (68–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits warm ( about 25?C) springs, usually deep holes. Not a seasonal killifish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Empetrichthys latos latos
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.8 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30 demersal; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: restricted to three springs in Pahrump Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA where it was the only native fish. Now exists only outside Pahrump Valley, where it was transplanted to prevent its extinction.
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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