Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Gulf killifish
Size:
Gulf killifish can reach 7.1 inches (18 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat benthic worms, algae, shrimp, crab, bivalves like clams and other fishes.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf killifish inhabits estuaries and heavily vegetated areas with soft, sandy bottoms.
Details:
Gulf killifish are small, compressed fish. They experience sexual dimorphism, meaning they can look different based on their sex. Males are pale gray in color while females are yellow-brown with slight dotting on their scales.