Diamond killifish
📖 Overview
Occur from fresh water to hypersaline flats, salt marshes and mangrove areas , commonly in shallow water less than 0.3 m in depth . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Concave dorsal profile from tip of snout to front of dorsal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diamond killifish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; non-migratory, usually ? - 0 m . Tropical; 27°C - 35°C Central Atlantic: northern Gulf coast from southern tip of Florida to Texas in USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Diamond 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
Detailed nutritional data for Diamond killifish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Diamond 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 |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adinia multifasciatus | Girard | 1859 | Synonym |
| Adinia xenica | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
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