White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi baileyi)

Scientific name: Crenichthys baileyi baileyi Gilbert, 1893

White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi baileyi)

The White River springfish (Crenichthys baileyi baileyi) 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, occurs only in White River system in Nevada, USA.

White River springfish care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits warm springs and their effluents. 9 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Crenichthys baileyi baileyi
Family
Goodeidae (Splitfins)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Common length
3.8
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: occurs only in White River system in Nevada, USA.
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec=17)

Sources

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

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