Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: U.S.A., in drainages to the north of the Red River of Texas and the Texas-Oklahoma border. Distinct from F. zebrinus based on molecular data and which occurs in the Red River and drainages farther south. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow waters (Ref. 52299). Omnivorous. Spawning occurs in small pools over sand and gravel bottom in water 6-10 cm depth (Ref. 79012). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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