Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
North America: restricted to Toyah Creek and the effluents (including irrigation canals) of San Solomon, Phantom Cave and Griffin springs in Reeves County in Texas, USA. |
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Occurs in springs, spring-fed canals and ditches, usually over mud in current (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139) |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 November 2011 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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