| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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