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Diagnostic Description

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This species is very similar to banded topminnow, Fundulus cingulatus, but can be distinguished by having 5 preopercular pores and red side of head and jaws on large male (Ref. 86798).
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Armi G. Torres
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Biology

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Occurs in shallow, often ephemeral, water bodies, including ditches, marshes, and backwaters of sluggish creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually found near vegetation (Ref. 86798).
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Nicolas Bailly
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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