| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 8.94999980926514; dH range: 17, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida to Key West in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Cuba. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Small pearly spots on side (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Prefers grassy bays, canals and nearby fresh water, avoiding tidal flats. Also found in marginal fresh waters. 18 cm max TL (Ref. 7251). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates (Ref. 26938). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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