Fundulidae


Fundulidae is the family of topminnows and North American killifishes.

Distribution

The 46 species are native to North America as far south as Yucatan, and to the islands of Bermuda and Cuba, occurring in both freshwater and marine environments.

Description

Most members of the family are all small. While the giant killifish and northern studfish can reach in length, most species are under 10 cm in length.
The distinguishing characteristic of the family is the maxillary bone, which is twisted instead of being straight.

Genera

There are three genera in the family Findulidae: