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Gulf Killifish

Fundulus grandis

CommonFish
Illustration of Gulf Killifish (Fundulus grandis)

The Gulf Killifish is a small, slender fish known for its adaptability to various salinities. It has a mottled body that provides excellent camouflage in its habitat.

Habitat
Found in coastal marshes and estuaries.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and detritus.
How common
Common

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