| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 15, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: throughout Florida, except in panhandle only as far west as Choctawhatchee River drainage; sporadically along Atlantic Coast as far north as central South Carolina (where possibly introduced); southeastern Alabama in Chipola River drainage. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits vegetated sloughs, ponds, lakes, and pools and backwaters of streams. Often common near springs. Usually swims well below surface of water (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the 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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