Marsh Killifish
Fundulus confluentus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The marsh killifish hangs about grassy backwaters and brackish bays rather than open beaches, and tolerates fresh water too. Barely the length of a thumb, it eats almost anything from insects and small crustaceans to plants and worms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Cyprinodontiformes › Fundulidae › Fundulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159294.
FAQ
- Is the Marsh Killifish dangerous to divers?
- The Marsh Killifish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marsh Killifish get?
- The Marsh Killifish grows to about 8 cm.