- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Cyprinodon nevadensis mionectes
- CLASSIFICATION
- Fish
- LIFE SPAN
- 1-2 Years
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- Priority Species
- State Protected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Endangered
- GAME STATUS
- Non-Game
- GAME TYPE
- None
- Washoe
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lyon
- Douglas
- Carson City
- Storey
- Elko
- Lander
- Eureka
- White Pine
- Esmeralda
- Nye
- Lincoln
- Clark
Habitat & Range
The Ash Meadows Amargosa pupfish is found only in large, warm, spring-fed streams and pools in the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nye County.
- Lakes and reservoirs
- Rivers and streams
- Springs and springbrooks
Threats
- Drought
- Habitat Loss
- Human Development
The Ash Meadows Amargosa Pupfish spawn year-round, with the highest activity occurring during the spring and early summer. They lay individual eggs on the substrate, where the warm water temperatures facilitate continuous spawning throughout the year, although May and June are peak months.
During spawning, males exhibit a vibrant bluish tint, which intensifies as part of their courtship display. These pupfish primarily feed on algae, diatoms, and smaller invertebrates that grow on the substrate.
Fun Facts
This pupfish is well-adapted to the warm, often harsh conditions of its desert spring habitat. Its ability to thrive in such environments showcases its remarkable resilience and adaptability.
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