Family: |
Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes) |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: Tallapoosa River system in Georgia and Alabama, USA; and Sofkahatchee Creek (lower Coosa River system) in Alabama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits margins, pools and backwaters of creeks and small to medium rivers. Most commonly found in shallow sandy backwaters of clean rocky creeks. 12 cm max TL (Ref. 5723). Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 January 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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