Species FishBanded Killifish

Banded Killifish

Fundulus diaphanus

CommonFish
Illustration of Banded Killifish (Fundulus diaphanus)

The Banded Killifish is a small, slender fish characterized by its dark, horizontal stripes against a light background. A memorable fact is that they can thrive in brackish waters as well as freshwater.

Habitat
Prefers shallow, vegetated areas of lakes and rivers.
Diet
Feeds on small insects and zooplankton.
How common
Common

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