Cyprinodon fontinalis Smith & Miller, 1980
Carbonera pupfish
Cyprinodon fontinalis
photo by Brill, J.

Family:  Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 25 October 2018 (B1ab(ii,iii)+2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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