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MBSS Fish Information
BANDED KILLIFISH
Fundulus diaphanus

The Banded killifish is a member of the Killifish family (Fundulidae). As a result of its hardy nature and general abundance this species is often used as live bait.

The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset.
Illustration by Dave Neely

Distribution of Banded killifish in Maryland (MBSS data):

The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Fundulidae:

Common Name Genus & species
Banded killifish Fundulus diaphanus
Mummichog Fundulus heteroclitus
Rainwater killifish Lucania parva