| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Chesapeake Bay to southern Florida (including Keys) in USA and northeastern Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs mainly in grassy backwaters and brackish bays, not along open beaches. Also found in fresh water (Ref. 7251). Omnivorous and feeds on small fishes, insects, small crustaceans, plants, annelid worms and mollusks (Ref. 93252). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 January 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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