CARES Species Profile:  Cyprinodon macrolepis

Common Name:  Largescale pupfish

Description

The Largescale Pupfish is native to Mexico.

CARES Family:   Cyprinodontidae - Small Killifish (Pupfish)

Global Region:   North America

Distribution:   Mexico

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  Sept. 25, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Cyprinodon macrolepis

IUCN Red List: Cyprinodon macrolepis

Cichlid Room Companion: Cyprinodon macrolepis

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