| Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: Pecos River system in Texas and New Mexico, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in springs, sinkholes and pools of streams. 6 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 November 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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