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Fundulus waccamensis Hubbs & Raney, 1946 Waccamaw killifish |
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photo by
Burge, E.J. |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County in North Carolina, USA. Recently found in Phelps Lake in Washington County, North Carolina where probably introduced through its use as fishing bait. | |||
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| Biology: | Occur over sand in lakes, near and away from shoreline. Often found near vegetation. Swim a few inches below surface (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 February 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||