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.