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Striped Killifish
About Striped Killifish
The Striped Killifish (Fundulus majalis), better known as the Striped Mummichog, is a species of fish that lives in salt and brackish waters. Maintaining the Striped Mummichog is quite easy, as this fish requires saltwater.
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Common Name
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Striped Mummichog
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Fundulus majalis
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Species
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Fundulus majalis
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Genus
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Fundulus
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SubFamily
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Stichonodontinae
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Family
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Fundulidae
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SuperFamily
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Funduloidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Striped Killifish |
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Color
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Black
Silver
Olive
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Top |
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Min Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Camera Eyes
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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46°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Striped Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Striped Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Crossbreeding
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Striped Killifish is the result of mating between Striped Killifish and Striped Killifish. |
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Mexico
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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Striped killifish are from the Western Atlantic, ranging from New Hampshire to Florida in the United States and the northern Gulf of Mexico. |
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