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Saltmarsh topminnow (Fundulus jenkinsi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Fundulus jenkinsi

Common Name
Saltmarsh topminnow

Biology
6.5 cm max TL (Ref. 7251). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139).

Classification

Classified By
Evermann, 1892
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Topminnows and killifishes (Fundulidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Atlantic
Distribution
Western Atlantic: western Florida to Galveston in Texas, USA.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
18 °C
Water Temperature To
25 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; brackish; ; pH range: 7.0 - ? benthopelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.06 s.e. 0.37 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.5 cm
Common Length
4.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated