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Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

Taxonomy

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

About

The mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) is a small killifish found along the Atlantic coast of the United States and Canada. Also known as Atlantic killifish, mummies, gudgeons, and mud minnows, these fish inhabit brackish and coastal waters including estuaries and salt marshes. The species is noted for its hardiness and ability to tolerate highly variable salinity, temperature fluctuations from 6 to 35 °C (43 to 95 °F), very low oxygen levels (down to 1 mg/L), and heavily polluted ecosystems. As...

Frequently Asked Questions

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