Desert pupfish
📖 Overview
Adults are usually found over mud or sand in springs, marshes, lakes and pools of creeks. 7.2 cm max TL . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium . Also occur in hot springs with temperatures up to 45°C and salinities up to 20% . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Desert pupfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desert pupfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 13 - 19. Subtropical; 25°C - 35°C ; 34°N - 31°N North America: lower Colorado River drainage, including Gila River system and south through southern Arizona and California, USA (including Salton Sea) into northern Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprinodon browni | Jordan & Richardson | 1907 | Synonym |
| Cyprinodon californiensis | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
| Cyprinodon macularius californiensis | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
| Cyprinodon macularius macularius | - | - | Synonym |
| Cyprinodon macularius sonoytae | Peterson | 1993 | Heterotypic |
| Cyprinodon sonoytae | Peterson | 1993 | Heterotypic |
| Lucania browni | Jordan & Richardson | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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