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Julimes Pupfish

Cyprinodon julimes

Taxonomy

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

About

The Julimes pupfish (Cyprinodon julimes) (Spanish: Cachorrito de Julimes), is a killifish belonging to the family Cyprinodontidae (pupfish) of ray-finned fish, endemic to "El Pandeño" hot spring in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pupfish is known as the "hottest fish in the world" due to its adaptation to life in a hot spring that reaches temperatures as high as 114 °F (46 °C). The species was taxonomically described in 2009 as similar to Cyprinodon eximius, but it has a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Julimes Pupfish?
The scientific name of Julimes Pupfish is Cyprinodon julimes.
What is the conservation status of Julimes Pupfish?
The Julimes Pupfish has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae.
What genus does Julimes Pupfish belong to?
Julimes Pupfish belongs to the genus Cyprinodon.