Russetfin topminnow (Fundulus escambiae)

Scientific name: Fundulus escambiae Bollman, 1887

The Russetfin topminnow (Fundulus escambiae) is a freshwater fish of the family Fundulidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–25°C (59–77°F). Native range: North America, occurs only in the USA from Suwannee River drainage in Florida to Perdido River drainage in Alabama.

Russetfin topminnow care at a glance

Temperature: 15–25°C (59–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits vegetated sloughs, swamps, and quiet pools and backwaters of streams. 7.8 cm max TL. Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fundulus escambiae
Family: Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Common length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: North America: occurs only in the USA from Suwannee River drainage in Florida to Perdido River drainage in Alabama.
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.)