Cyprinodon eximius Girard, 1859 Conchos pupfish |
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photo by
Loiselle, P.V. |
Family: | Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | North America: Rio Grande drainage in Texas in the USA, from Devils River to mouth of Rio Conchos. Also in Rio Conchos system and endorheic Rio Sauz basin in Mexico. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in sloughs, backwaters, and margins of small to medium rivers (avoiding hot springs). 5 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |