Devils Hole Pupfish
Image: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters; Photo: Olin Feuerbacher, USFWS (Public domain)
NameDevils Hole Pupfish
Scientific NameCyprinodon diabolis
Common NamesDevils Hole Pupfish, Devil's Hole Pupfish
FamilyCyprinodontidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Nevada, Devils Hole
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)1.2
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)92-93
pH Range7.3-7.6
Description
The Devils Hole Pupfish is a critically endangered species endemic to a single geothermal pool in Nevada, USA. These small, iridescent blue fish are uniquely adapted to extreme conditions, including consistently high temperatures and low oxygen levels. Due to their critically endangered status and highly specialized habitat requirements, they are not suitable for home aquariums and are subject to strict conservation efforts.
