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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nazas pupfish

Cyprinodon nazas Miller, 1976
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
3.8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Nazas pupfish (Cyprinodon nazas) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cyprinodon nazas
Authority
Miller, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nazas pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nazas pupfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nazas pupfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nazas pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Tropical Central America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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, 1976

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