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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Railroad Valley springfish

Crenichthys nevadae Hubbs, 1932
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Crenichthys Nevadae (Crenichthys nevadae)
Crenichthys Nevadae (Crenichthys nevadae)
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
3.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults occur in warm (35°C) springs. 6 cm max TL . Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Crenichthys nevadae
Authority
Hubbs, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
26–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Cyprinodontiformes
Family
Goodeidae
Goodeidae
Genus
Crenichthys
Crenichthys
Species
Railroad Valley springfish
Crenichthys nevadae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Railroad Valley springfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Railroad Valley springfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Railroad Valley springfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Railroad Valley springfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C ; 39°N - 38°N North America: found only in Railroad Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1932

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Railroad Valley springfish is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Railroad Valley springfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Railroad Valley springfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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