Where Does Striped Killifish Live?

Striped Killifish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Striped Killifish

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from intertidal zones to depths of a few meters.

Environment

Estuaries, salt marshes, tidal creeks, shallow coastal bays, and protected shorelines. Prefers areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, often associated with seagrass beds or other submerged vegetation. Highly tolerant of fluctuating salinities, from nearly freshwater to full marine conditions.

Geographic range

Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, from New Hampshire south to northeastern Florida, and along the Gulf Coast to northeastern Mexico (Tamaulipas).

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