Desert pupfish
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| phylum | Chordata | The desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) is a rare species of bony fish in the family Cyprinodontidae. It is a small fish, typically less than 7.62 cm (3 in) in length. Males are generally larger than females, and have bright-blue coloration, while females and juveniles are silvery or tan. A notable attribute of the desert pupfish is their ability to survive in environments of extreme salinity, pH, and temperature, and low oxygen content.
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| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Cyprinodontiformes | |
| family | Cyprinodontidae | |
| genus | Cyprinodon | |
| species | C. macularius |
