The Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis) is one of the largest members of the genus Fundulus; it is capable of growing up to 7 inches (18 cm) in length, whereas the majority of other Fundulus reach a maximum length of 4 inches (10 cm). Therefore, F. grandis is among the largest minnows preyed upon by many sport fish, such as flounder, speckled trout (Cynoscion nebulosus), and red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus). Fundulus derives from the Latin meaning "bottom," and grandis means "large". The Gulf killifish is native to the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to Florida and the eastern coast of Florida and the Caribbean Sea in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gulf Killifish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Fundulus heteroclitus
- Goodea atripinnis
- Fundulus sciadicus
- Poecilia mexicana
- Fundulus pulvereus
- Fundulus seminolis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
- Family
- Fundulidae
- Genus
- Fundulus
- Species
- Fundulus grandis
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