The Comanche Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon elegans) is a species of pupfish in the family Cyprinodontidae. It is endemic to Texas, and is now found only in spring-fed pools near Balmorhea, a small town in West Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Comanche Springs Pupfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cyprinodon eremus
- Cyprinodon nevadensis
- Cyprinodon radiosus
- Aphaniops stoliczkanus
- Cyprinodon macularius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
- Family
- Cyprinodontidae
- Genus
- Cyprinodon
- Species
- Cyprinodon elegans
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