Fundulus seminolis Girard, 1859
Seminole killifish
photo by Welsh, D.P.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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