Pahrump poolfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit warm springs about 25°C springs, usually in deep holes . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Not a seasonal killifish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pahrump poolfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pahrump poolfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pahrump poolfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pahrump poolfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.8 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Temperate; 20°C - 25°C ; 37°N - 36°N North America: restricted to three springs in Pahrump Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA where it was the only native fish.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pahrump killifish · Pahrump poolfish · Raycraft Ranch Poolfish |
| 🌍CES | gudea nyevská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Широкий эмпетрихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empetrichthys latos concavus | Miller | 1948 | Synonym |
| Empetrichthys latos latos | — | — | Synonym |
| Empetrichthys latos pahrump | Miller | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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