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Waccamaw killifish

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Waccamaw killifish
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F. waccamensis
Binomial name
Fundulus waccamensis

The Waccamaw killifish (Fundulus waccamensis) is a species of fish in the Fundulidae family. It is endemic to Lake Waccamaw, a lake in North Carolina, United States, and its tributaries.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Reliable reports of this species' occurrence are from only a single location, Lake Waccamaw and its tributaries, in Columbus County, North Carolina. While restricted in range, the fish is common there and total population may exceed 1 million. It is found in mid-level or near-surface waters over sandy bottoms in open waters or closer to vegetation around shores, and in winter may venture into surrounding swamps and canals.[1]

Conservation

While there are no known specific threats to the Waccamaw killifish, it is currently classified as vulnerable by the IUCN because of its restriction to a single location.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d NatureServe (2012). "Fundulus waccamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. IUCN: e.T8709A18234340. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T8709A18234340.en.