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Gulf Killifish
About Gulf Killifish
Gulf Killifish are native to Mexico, from Texas to Florida, and belong to the genus Fundulus. These saltwater fish can survive in water temperatures of 5 degrees to 37 degrees Celsius, and water temperature plays a vital role in hatching Gulf Killifish eggs. Meanwhile, when female Gulf Killifish spawn, they will lay their eggs in vegetation near the high tide line.
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Common Name
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Mud minnow, Chubs, Cigar minnow, Bull minnow
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Fundulus grandis
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Species
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Fundulus grandis
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Genus
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Fundulus
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SubFamily
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Stichonodontinae
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Family
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Fundulidae
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SuperFamily
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Funduloidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Gulf Killifish |
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Color
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Yellow
Silver
Olive
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Top |
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Min Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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41°F to 98°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Mud
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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2.5 gallons |
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pH
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7.5 to 9.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Gulf Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Low |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Gulf Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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2 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
Swamps
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Country
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Cuba
Mexico
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