Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis Fowler, 1916 Red River pupfish |
photo by
Thomas, C. |
Family: | Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
Distribution: | North America: found only in upper Red and Brazos River drainages in Oklahoma and Texas, USA. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits shallow, sandy pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small to medium rivers. Often found in extremely shallow and hot (to 37°C) water (Ref. 5723). Consumes midge and other insect larvae (Ref. 79012). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |