Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia)

Scientific name: Fundulus julisia Williams & Etnier, 1982

Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia)

The Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) is a freshwater fish of the family Fundulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–25°C (50–77°F). Native range: North America, upper Caney Fork (Cumberland River drainage) and upper Duck River (Tennessee River drainage) systems in central Tennessee, USA.

Barrens topminnow care at a glance

Temperature
10–25°C (50–77°F)

Biology

Occur in vegetated pools and margins of springs and spring-fed headwaters and creeks (Ref 5723, 10294). 9.4 cm TL. Juveniles feed primarily on microcrustacea and midges; adults consume amphipods and isopods, small mayflies, terrestrial insects, and snails. Not a seasonal killifish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Fundulus julisia
Family
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: upper Caney Fork (Cumberland River drainage) and upper Duck River (Tennessee River drainage) systems in central Tennessee, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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