Fundulus waccamensis
Fundulus waccamensis Hubbs & Raney, 1946
Waccamaw killifish
photo by Burge, E.J.


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Family:  Fundulidae (Topminnows and killifishes)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County in North Carolina, USA. Recently found in Phelps Lake in Washington County, North Carolina where probably introduced through its use as fishing bait.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur over sand in lakes, near and away from shoreline. Often found near vegetation. They swim a few inches below surface (Ref. 5723). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). Not a seasonal killifish. Easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 February 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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