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Pahrump Poolfish

Empetrichthys latos

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Goodeidae ›Genus: Empetrichthys

About

Empetrichthys latos is a rare species of fish in the family Goodeidae, the splitfins. It is known by the common names Pahrump poolfish and Pahrump killifish, the former being more correct today. It is endemic to Nevada in the United States, where it was limited to the Pahrump Valley near the California border. It nearly became extinct due to habitat destruction and no longer occurs there. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pahrump Poolfish?
The scientific name of Pahrump Poolfish is Empetrichthys latos.
What kingdom does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the family Goodeidae.
What genus does Pahrump Poolfish belong to?
Pahrump Poolfish belongs to the genus Empetrichthys.