| Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
| 3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| North America: restricted to Devils Hole, Ash Meadows in Nye County, Nevada, USA. |
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| Occurs in deep limestone pools. The entire population feeds and breeds in an area 20 meters square, a limestone ledge along one side of Devils Hole. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium. |
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Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 27 August 2014 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v); C2a(ii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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