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Banded Killifish

Fundulus diaphanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cyprinodontiformes ›Family: Fundulidae ›Genus: Fundulus

About

The banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus) is a North American species of temperate freshwater killifish belonging to the Fundulus genus of the Fundulidae family. The natural geographic range extends from Newfoundland to South Carolina, and west to Minnesota. It includes the Great Lakes drainages. The banded killifish is the only freshwater killifish found in the northeastern United States. While it is primarily a freshwater species, it can occasionally be found in brackish water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Banded Killifish?
The scientific name of Banded Killifish is Fundulus diaphanus.
What kingdom does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the order Cyprinodontiformes.
What family does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the family Fundulidae.
What genus does Banded Killifish belong to?
Banded Killifish belongs to the genus Fundulus.