Fundulus waccamensis

Fundulus waccamensis
Waccamaw Killifish – Fundulus waccamensis
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
FundulidaeFundulus waccamensisHubbs and Raney1946Waccamaw Killifish

Fundulus waccamensis

Unique Characters: Restricted to Lake Waccamaw. Slender body. Usually has 54-64 lateral scales.

Similar Species:

Banded Killifish
Fundulus diaphanus

“Lake Phelps” Killifish
Fundulus sp.

Fundulus diaphanus
Banded Killifish – Fundulus diaphanus
Fundulus cf diaphanus
“Lake Phelps Killifish” –
Fundulus sp.

Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus. Usually 40-49 lateral scales. Deeper bodied.

“Lake Phelps” Killifish Fundulus sp. Occurs only in Lake Phelps and is genetically distinct from F. waccamensis.

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