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Devils Hole Pupfish

Cyprinodon diabolis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Cyprinodontidae ›Genus: Cyprinodon

About

The Devils Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis) is a species of fish native to Devils Hole (Nevada, U.S.), a geothermal aquifer-fed pool within a limestone cavern, in the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge east of Death Valley. It has been described as the world's rarest fish, with a population of fewer than 200 since 2005. Recent genetic analyses indicate that this species may have first colonized the hole within the past 1,000 years, or as long ago...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Devils Hole Pupfish?
The scientific name of Devils Hole Pupfish is Cyprinodon diabolis.
What kingdom does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae.
What genus does Devils Hole Pupfish belong to?
Devils Hole Pupfish belongs to the genus Cyprinodon.