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Fundulus cingulatus Valenciennes, 1846 Banded topminnow |
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photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
| Family: | Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA from Satilla River drainage in eastern Georgia to lower Mobile Bay drainage in Alabama, south in Florida to Tamiami Canal. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swamps, sloughs, pools, and backwaters of sluggish creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually found near vegetation (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 January 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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