Northern plains killifish
(Fundulus kansae)
Classification
Species:
Fundulus kansae
Genus:
Fundulus - Topminnows
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Northern plains killifish
Habitat:
Freshwater
Climate:
Temperate
Native:
North America
North America: U.S.A., in drainages to the north of the Red River of Texas and the Texas-Oklahoma border.
Distinct from F. zebrinus based on molecular data and which occurs in the Red River and drainages farther south.
Max length : 10 cm TL m
Found in shallow waters. Omnivorous.
Spawning occurs in small pools over sand and gravel bottom in water 6-10 cm depth.