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Fundulus kansae Garman, 1895 Northern plains killifish |
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| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||