Author: Baird & Girard, 1853
FBname: Desert pupfish
Comments: Usually occurs over mud or sand in springs, marshes, lakes and pools of creeks.  7.2 cm max TL (Ref. 5723).  Not a seasonal killifish.  Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).  Also occur in hot springs with temperatures up to 45°C and salinities up to 20% (Ref. 13371).