Central mudminnow (Umbra limi)

Scientific name: Umbra limi Kirtland, 1840

The Central mudminnow (Umbra limi) is a freshwater fish of the family Umbridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 17–22°C (63–72°F).

Central mudminnow care at a glance

Temperature: 17–22°C (63–72°F)

Biology

Occurs in quiet areas of streams, sloughs, swamps and other wetlands over mud and debris. Often found in dense vegetation. Tolerates drought, low oxygen levels and extremes water temperature. Feeds on aquatic insects, amphipods, isopods, and snails.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Umbra limi
Family: Umbridae (Mudminnows)
Order: Esociformes (Pikes and Mudminnows)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Common length: 8.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 3 - 8 demersal
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: North America: St. Lawrence-Great Lakes, Hudson Bay (Red River) and Mississippi River basins from Quebec to Manitoba in Canada and south to Ohio, Tennessee and Arkansas, USA; Hudson River drainage (Atlantic Slope) in New York, USA. Isolated populations in Missouri River drainage of South Dakota and Iowa, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 1,500)