Where Does Rainwater Killifish Live?

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

Where to find Rainwater Killifish

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often less than 1 meter (3 feet) deep.

Environment

Coastal marshes, estuaries, tidal creeks, lagoons, and occasionally freshwater ponds and slow-moving streams. Prefers areas with dense submerged vegetation or detritus for cover. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, from freshwater to hypersaline conditions.

Geographic range

Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, from New Jersey south to Florida, and west to Texas. Also found in some inland freshwater systems connected to these coastal areas.

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