| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: New Hampshire to northeastern Florida in USA; also in northern Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15. Males have 15-20 dark bars on side; females have 2-3 longitudinal stripes (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits bays, estuaries and coastal marshes (Ref. 5723). Feeds on worms, small crustaceans, mollusks and insects (Ref. 93252). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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