Specimen Information

Cyprinodon nevadensis amargosae
(Amargosa pupfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID160326
GroupFishes
GenusCyprinodon
Speciesnevadensis
Subspeciesamargosae
Common NameAmargosa pupfish
StateNV
CountyNye
LocalityPahrump Ranch in Pahrump Valley
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameIvanpah-Pahrump Valleys
HUC8 Number16060015
HUC10 NameStewart Valley
HUC10 Number1606001503
HUC12 NameStump Springs
HUC12 Number160600150301
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month8
Collection Year1940
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
CommentsA through check on June 12, 1941 by R.G. Miller failed to reveal and individuals.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked750


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