Desert Pupfish
In spite of their name, the cyprinodonts are not closely related to the Cyprinidae, or carp family. They were formerly considered near allies of the pikes and their relatives, as they share some features: a flat head with protractile mouth beset with cardiform, villiform, or compressed, bi- or tri-cuspid teeth, generally large scales, and the absence of a well-developed lateral line. However, they are now generally assigned to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
Desert Pupfish
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