Railroad Valley springfish (Crenichthys nevadae)

Scientific name: Crenichthys nevadae Hubbs, 1932

The Railroad Valley springfish (Crenichthys nevadae) 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, found only in Railroad Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA.

Railroad Valley springfish care at a glance

Temperature: 26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Occurs in warm (35?C) springs. 6 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Crenichthys nevadae
Family: Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Common length: 3.5
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North America: found only in Railroad Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial