| Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
North America: Altamaha River drianage and Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia to south Florida, USA; isolated population in Fenholloway River system in west Florida. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is very similar to banded topminnow, Fundulus cingulatus, but can be distinguished by having 5 preopercular pores and red side of head and jaws on large male (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow, often ephemeral, water bodies, including ditches, marshes, and backwaters of sluggish creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually found near vegetation (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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