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Cyprinodon diabolis Wales, 1930 Devils Hole pupfish |
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photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
| Family: | Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: restricted to Devils Hole, Ash Meadows in Nye County, Nevada, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | 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. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 27 August 2014 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v); C2a(ii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||