Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Owens Valley in southern California, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in marshes, vegetated sloughs and backwaters of Owens River. 7.2 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium. 4 cm max TL (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 November 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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