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Fundulus grandis Baird & Girard, 1853 Gulf killifish |
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photo by
Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L. |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 8.94999980926514; dH range: 17, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida to Key West in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Cuba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Small pearly spots on side (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Prefers grassy bays, canals and nearby fresh water, avoiding tidal flats. Also found in marginal fresh waters. 18 cm max TL (Ref. 7251). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). Feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates (Ref. 26938). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||