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Cyprinodon pecosensis Echelle & Echelle, 1978 Pecos pupfish |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||