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Pygmy killifish

Leptolucania ommata

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A pygmy killifish from the USA, from swamps and quiet vegetated waters. It reaches 3 centimetres.

Scientific name
Leptolucania ommata
Family
Fundulidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Fundulidae
Order
Cyprinodontiformes
Synonyms
Heterandria ommata, Leptolucania manni, Zygonectes mannii

Origin

Native region
América do Norte

Water

Temperature
18–24 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
3 cm
Lifespan
2 years

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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