Speckled killifish (Fundulus rathbuni) fish species and information / pictures of Speckled killifish - Fundulus rathbuni

Speckled killifish (Fundulus rathbuni) fish species information

Scientific Name
Fundulus rathbuni

Common Name
Speckled killifish

Biology
Occurs usually over sand or mud in backwaters and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. 9.6 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Meek, 1889
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Topminnows and killifishes (Fundulidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Dan (Roanoke), Neuse, Cape Fear, Peedee and Catawba (Santee) River drainages in Virginia and North Carolina, USA.
Range
37°N - 35°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.09 s.e. 0.37 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.0 cm
Common Length
6.0 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 (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated