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Mangrove Killifish
About Mangrove Killifish
The Mangrove Killifish is a small and slender fish in the superfamily Rivulidea. As its name suggests, it usually lives in mangroves, hills, marshes, or other dry places. Its reproductive system is hermaphrodite, which means it is self-fertilized. However, the Mangrove Killifish is also known as a cannibal, as it often eats its own eggs.
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Common Name
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Mangrove rivulus, Manatanzas rivulus, Rivulus
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Kryptolebias marmoratus
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Species
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Kryptolebias marmoratus
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Genus
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Kryptolebias
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SubFamily
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Varaninae
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Family
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Rivulidae
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SuperFamily
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Rivulidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Mangrove Killifish |
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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0.4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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54°F to 100°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Dark Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Mangrove Killifish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Protective
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Mangrove Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Mixed Reproduction
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Marshes
Mangroves
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Country
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Brazil
Cuba
Mexico
United States of America (the)
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
South and Central America
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