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Sonoyta Pupfish

Cyprinodon eremus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Sonoyta pupfish or Quitobaquito pupfish (Cyprinodon eremus) is one of the most distinct species in its genus. This pupfish ( Cyprinodon - Genus ) is restricted to the Rio Sonoyta Basin in Sonora, Mexico and south-central Arizona, named the Quitobaquito Springs. The Quitobaquito pupfish is the last remaining major population of fish at the springs. Originally, it was considered to be one of three subspecies of C. macularius, including the nominal desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius...

Frequently Asked Questions

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