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Fundulus escambiae (Bollman, 1887) Russetfin topminnow |
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photo by
Burkhead, N. |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: occurs only in the USA from Suwannee River drainage in Florida to Perdido River drainage in Alabama. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits vegetated sloughs, swamps, and quiet pools and backwaters of streams. 7.8 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 January 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||