BANDED KILLIFISH
Fundulus diaphanus
Illustration by Dave Neely |
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. |
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 |