Cyprinodon macrolepis
Cyprinodon macrolepis Miller, 1976
Largescale pupfish


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Family:  Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Not a seasonal killifish. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 September 2018 (B1a+2a) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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