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Devils Hole Pupfish

A species previously kept bts for breeding Devils Hole Pupfish are an extremely rare fish species only found in one cave system called the Devils Hole. Despite the fact that there are about 50+ fish in this exhibit I couldn’t get any good photos because of their speed and size.
@DelacoursLangur These are not just the only Devils Hole Pupfish on display in the world but pupfish in general are hard to find in zoos and aquariums. The only other Zoo I know with pupfish is the Living Desert with Desert Pupfish. Desert Pupfish are also endangered but to a lesser extent.
 

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Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
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