Family: |
Goodeidae (Splitfins), subfamily: Empetrichthyinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Railroad Valley, Nye County in Nevada, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in warm (35°C) springs. 6 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 November 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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