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Seminole killifish

Fundulus seminolis Girard, 1859
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Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
2 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
12.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit open areas of lakes and quiet stream pools. Young are usually found in schools near vegetation. 16 cm max TL . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium .

Scientific Name
Fundulus seminolis
Authority
Girard, 1859
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Water Temp
5–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Cyprinodontiformes
Family
Fundulidae
Fundulidae
Genus
Fundulus
Fundulus
Species
Seminole killifish
Fundulus seminolis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Seminole killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Seminole killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Seminole killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Seminole killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 5°C - 24°C ; 31°N - 27°N North America: Peninsular Florida, USA from St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2
🐠 Schooling

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
5–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Girard, 1859

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Seminole killifish is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Seminole killifish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Seminole killifish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .

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