Family: |
Cyprinodontidae (Pupfishes), subfamily: Cyprinodontinae |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southeastern Florida in USA and Gulf of Mexico. Yucatan to Honduras (Ref. 26938). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mostly found in marine, on tidal flats and creeks, but enters brackish water (Ref. 7251). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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