Species FishBlackspotted Topminnow

Blackspotted Topminnow

Fundulus olivaceus

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Illustration of Blackspotted Topminnow (Fundulus olivaceus)

The Blackspotted Topminnow is a small fish characterized by its olive-green body and distinctive black spots. It is known for its adaptability to various freshwater habitats.

Habitat
Freshwater streams, ponds, and marshes.
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily feeding on small insects and zooplankton.
How common
Common

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