Northern Plains killifish
| Northern Plains killifish | |
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| Fundulus Kansae | |
Scientific classification 
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| Missing taxonomy template (fix): | Fundulus |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/FundulusF. Kansae
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| Template:Taxonomy/FundulusFundulus Kansae Garman, 1895[2]
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The Northern Plains killifish (Fundulus kansae) is a species of fish belonging to the genus Fundulus. It is native to the United States, primarily found in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Kansas, but can also be found in Montana.[3]
Description
Fundulus Kansae can reach a maximum length of 15.2 cm (6 inches). The back of the fish is dark brown drab but fades to a lighter buttermilk color on its sides and underbelly. Its sides feature no lateral line and a row of 12 to 28 vertical dark brown bars, which are more numerous in females. The fins can vary in color from a reddish-orange to pale yellow. The fish resembles its relative Fundulus Zebrinus in shape.
Distribution
The Northern Plains Killifish inhabits the Great Plains region of the United States, mainly in Kansas. They can be found in small clear-water creeks and streams. They also inhabit the states of Montana, Utah, and Arizona where they are considered non-native.[4]
References
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