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Bluefin killifish

Lucania goodei

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Fun Facts

These fish only live for around two years.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bluefin killifish

Size:

Bluefin killfish are usually 2.9 centimeters (29 millimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat marine plants, small crustaceans, worms and mollusks.

Range & Habitat:

These fish are native to Florida and can be found in shaded, highly vegetated habitats along the eastern and western coasts of the United States.

Details:

Bluefin killifish are small in size with soft fins. Males have blue fins with orange at the base, while females’ are translucent. They have a long black stripe separating their olive toned upper half and yellow bellies.