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Red River pupfish (Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis) — Cyprinodontidae

Red River pupfish

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

The Red River pupfish (Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinodontidae that grows up to 6 cm.

Length
6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Red River pupfish is a small pupfish (Cyprinodontidae) from the Red River and Brazos basins in the southern United States. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a stocky body; males turn bluish in courtship, females are duller. It tolerates strongly fluctuating temperature and salinity and eats algae, small invertebrates and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Red River pupfish?

The Red River pupfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.

Where does the Red River pupfish live?

The Red River pupfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Red River pupfish get?

The Red River pupfish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm. On average the species is around 3 cm.

Is the Red River pupfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Red River pupfish is harmless to humans.

Is the Red River pupfish edible?

Yes, the Red River pupfish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Red River-woestijnkarper sourced
English name
Red River pupfish sourced
Scientific name
Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis
Family
Cyprinodontidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
6.0 verified
Average length (cm)
3.2 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Cyprinodon

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