longnose killifish

Fundulus similis

Thirteen Point Two Centimeters Fundulid Fish

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
North America
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

The longnose killifish (Fundulus similis) is a marine tropical benthopelagic fish of the genus Fundulus and the family Fundulidae. It is endemic to the western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico from the Florida Keys to Tampico in Mexico. It can grow up to 12 centimeters in length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Killifishes and Livebearers
Family: Fundulidae
Genus: Fundulus
Maximum length: 13.2 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida (including Keys) in USA. This species requires a new scientific name, since Fundulus similis is correctly a synonym of Fundulus majalis , having been based on the Gulf population of that species.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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