Cyprinodon macularius Baird & Girard, 1853

Desert pupfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cyprinodontiformes \| Cyprinodontidae \| Cyprinodontinae
Synonyms	Cyprinodon macularius macularius, Cyprinodon californiensis, Cyprinodon macularius californiensis, ... more
Common names	Cachorrito del desierto, Aavikkokilli, Stahlblauer Wüstenfisch, ... more

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Main reference

Huber, J.H. 1996. (Ref. 27139)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Costa, Wilson J.E.M. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 5.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27139); max. reported age: 2 years (Ref. 12193)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 13 - 19

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 25°C - 35°C (Ref. 1672); 34°N - 31°N

North America: lower Colorado River drainage, including Gila River system and south through southern Arizona and California, USA (including Salton Sea) into northern Mexico.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Usually occurs over mud or sand in springs, marshes, lakes and pools of creeks. 7.2 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Also occur in hot springs with temperatures up to 45°C and salinities up to 20% (Ref. 13371).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tmax=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Froese, Rainer

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