EASTERN MUDMINNOW
Umbra pygmaea
Umbra pygmaea
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The Eastern mudminnow is a member of the Mudminnow
family (Umbridae). As the name implies, this species buries itself into the mud during the day and is nocturnally active. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
| Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of Eastern mudminnow in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Umbridae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Eastern mudminnow | Umbra pygmaea |