Gulf killifish
📖 Overview
Prefers grassy bays, canals and nearby fresh water, avoiding tidal flats. Also found in marginal fresh waters. 18 cm max TL . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium . Feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Small pearly spots on side .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.9 - ? ; dH range: 17 - ?; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 26°C West in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and other invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Gulf killifish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.2 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 140 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Gulf killifish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf killifish |
| 🌍CES | fundul velký |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большой фундулюс |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sardinilla del Pánuco |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundulus floridensis | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
| Fundulus grandis grandis | Baird & Girard | 1853 | Synonym |
| Fundulus pallidus | Evermann | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 95 records indexed .
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