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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Bolson pupfish

Cyprinodon atrorus Miller, 1968
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
3.4 cm
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bolson pupfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cyprinodon atrorus
Authority
Miller, 1968
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
25–35 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bolson pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bolson pupfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bolson pupfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bolson pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 12 - 15; non-migratory . Tropical; 25°C - 35°C Central America: Río Salado and Cuatro Ciénegas systems in Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.7±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–35°C
pH Range
7.5–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miller, 1968

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Cyprinodon Atrorus 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 Bolson pupfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Bolson pupfish 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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