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Fundulus majalis (Walbaum, 1792) Striped killifish |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: New Hampshire to northeastern Florida in USA; also in northern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15. Males have 15-20 dark bars on side; females have 2-3 longitudinal stripes (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits bays, estuaries and coastal marshes (Ref. 5723). Feeds on worms, small crustaceans, mollusks and insects (Ref. 93252). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||