Key Identification Features
- Males have distinct coloration that grows more intense during the breeding season.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Cyprinodontidae
Cyprinodontidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Cyprinodontiformes, class . The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cyprinodontidae Species
Jordanella floridae Goode & Bean, 1879
Jordanella floridae Goode & Bean, 1879
Jordanella floridae, the flagfish, is a small Florida-endemic fish often used in…
Cyprinodon elegans Baird & Girard, 1853
Cyprinodon elegans Baird & Girard, 1853
The Comanche Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon elegans) is a small, rare freshwater pu…
Cyprinodon eremus Miller & Fuiman, 1987
Cyprinodon eremus Miller & Fuiman, 1987
The Sonoyta pupfish is a small fish with a restricted range in the Arizona-Mexic…
Cyprinodon nevadensis Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Cyprinodon nevadensis Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Cyprinodon nevadensis, the Amargosa pupfish, is a small omnivorous pupfish endem…
Cyprinodon salinus Miller, 1943
Cyprinodon salinus Miller, 1943
Cyprinodon salinus, the Death Valley Pupfish, is a small, extremely hardy fish e…
Cyprinodon diabolis Wales, 1930
Cyprinodon diabolis Wales, 1930
Cyprinodon diabolis, the Devils Hole pupfish, is a small rare pupfish endemic to…
Cyprinodon macularius Baird & Girard, 1853
Cyprinodon macularius Baird & Girard, 1853
Cyprinodon macularius, or desert pupfish, is a small salinity- and heat-tolerant…
Aphanius fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1821)
Aphanius fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1821)
Aphanius fasciatus, the Mediterranean killifish, is a small omnivorous toothcarp…
Cyprinodon variegatus Lacepède, 1803
Cyprinodon variegatus Lacepède, 1803
Cyprinodon variegatus, the sheepshead minnow, is a small deep-bodied fish native…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cyprinodontidae?
Cyprinodontidae animals belong to the Cyprinodontiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Males have distinct coloration that grows more intense during the breeding season. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cyprinodontidae?
Cyprinodontidae is classified in the order Cyprinodontiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
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