Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis)

Scientific name: Fundulus grandis Baird & Girard, 1853

The Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis) is a freshwater fish of the family Fundulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Western Atlantic, northeastern Florida to Key West in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Cuba.

Gulf killifish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Small pearly spots on side.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulus grandis
Family: Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Common length: 10.4
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 8.9 - ?; dH range: 17 - ? benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida to Key West in USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Cuba.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)