Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body deep; profile slightly concave from snout to dorsal fin; snout pointed; color olive to silvery; wide dark vertical bands on sides; scales on upper body outlined with dark pigment; males with alternating dark and nearly white vertical stripes; dorsal, anal and tail fins with light spots in males, no spots in females; tail and anal fins sometimes with yellow pigment; mouth small, oblique; caudal peduncle wide. |
Similar Species |
Can be distinguished from other killifish by its pointed snout, slightly concave profile and vertical stripes |
Habitat |
Bays, freshwater |
Maximum Size |
6 cm (2 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 9-10; A. 11-12 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
Adinia xenica |
Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |