| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in Tangipahoa and upper Amite River systems (Lake Pontchartrain drainage) in Mississippi and Louisiana, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually occurs at the surface near shoreline vegetation in quiet pools and backwaters of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 January 2012 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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