HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesLive bearers, Killifishes and RivulinesSplitfinsPreston White River springfish Preston White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi albivallis) Scientific name: Crenichthys baileyi albivallis Williams & Wilde, 1981 The Preston White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi albivallis) is a freshwater fish of the family Goodeidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: North America, Nevada, USA. Preston White River springfish care at a glanceTemperature20–25°C (68–77°F) Species factsScientific nameCrenichthys baileyi albivallisFamilyGoodeidae (Splitfins)OrderCyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length5.0EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratoryClimateSubtropicalDistributionNorth America: Nevada, USA.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmless SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026