CARES Species Profile:  Cyprinodon longidorsalis

Common Name:  La Palma pupfish

Description

The La Palma Pupfish is native to Mexico's Charco La Palma. It lives in clear water with a muddy bottom, with algae common.

CARES Family:   Cyprinodontidae - Small Killifish (Pupfish)

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico: Charco La Palma

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Extinct in the Wild IUCN Assessment Date:  Sept. 27, 2018