Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
Max. size: |
7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: USA from Satilla River drainage in eastern Georgia to lower Mobile Bay drainage in Alabama, south in Florida to Tamiami Canal. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in swamps, sloughs, pools, and backwaters of sluggish creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually found near vegetation (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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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