Fundulus kansae Garman, 1895
Northern plains killifish
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  North America: U.S.A., in drainages to the north of the Red River of Texas and the Texas-Oklahoma border. Distinct from F. zebrinus based on molecular data and which occurs in the Red River and drainages farther south.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow waters (Ref. 52299). Omnivorous. Spawning occurs in small pools over sand and gravel bottom in water 6-10 cm depth (Ref. 79012).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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