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Gulf Killifish

Fundulus grandis

Taxonomy

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

About

The Gulf killifish, Fundulus grandis, is one of the largest members of the genus Fundulus; it is capable of growing up to 18 cm in length, whereas the majority of other Fundulus reach a maximum length of 10 cm. Therefore, F. grandis is among the largest minnows preyed upon by many sport fish, such as flounder, speckled trout, and red snapper. Fundulus derives from the Latin meaning "bottom," and grandis means "large". The Gulf killifish is native the...

Frequently Asked Questions

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