Killifish
📖 Overview
Killifish (Fundulus lima), first described by Vaillant, 1894 is a small fish in the family Fundulidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Killifish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Tropical Central America: Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Baja California Killifish · Baja Killifish · Killifish |
| 🌍CES | fundul lima |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sardinilla peninsular |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundulus meeki | Evermann | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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