| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in the USA from Georgia in Ogeechee River to Alabama in Perdido River, south to central Florida. One record from Escatawpa River drainage in southeastern Mississippi. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits surface waters of swamps, vegetated sloughs, and quiet water areas of creeks and small rivers. 2.9 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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