Specimen Information

Cyprinodon salinus
Cyprinodon salinus
(Salt Creek Pupfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID160333
GroupFishes
GenusCyprinodon
Speciessalinus
Common NameSalt Creek Pupfish
StateCA
CountyInyo
LocalityDeep Springs Valley, east of Bishop in northern Inyo County
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEureka-Saline Valleys
HUC8 Number18090201
HUC10 NameDeep Springs Lake
HUC10 Number1809020101
HUC12 NameBirch Creek
HUC12 Number180902010103
Map
+
Collection Day19
Collection Month5
Collection Year1939
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for conservation
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:387
Author:Miller, R.R.
Date:1968
Title:Records of some native freshwater fishes transplanted into various waters of California, Baja California, and Nevada.
Journal:California Fish and Game
Volume:54
Pages:170-179
CommentsNo pupfish could be found on August 3, 1940.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked120


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/25/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.