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Fundulus seminolis Girard, 1859 Seminole killifish |
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photo by
Welsh, D.P. |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Peninsular Florida, USA from St. Johns (Atlantic) and New (Gulf) River drainages south to just below Lake Okeechobee. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits open areas of lakes and quiet stream pools. Young are usually found in schools near vegetation. 16 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: 02 February 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||