Mummichog
探検魚類
Mummichog
fundulus heteroclitus
The mummichog is a small fish that swims in the shallow waters of marshes and estuaries. These colorful little fish are fun to watch as they dart around looking for food!
生息地: Mummichogs live in coastal marshes, estuaries, and tidal flats.
外見
The Mummichog has a stout body, typically olive-green to brown on top with a yellowish belly. Males display dark vertical bars and bright yellow-orange fins during breeding season, setting them apart from the more uniformly blotched females.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Actinopterygii目Cyprinodontiformes科Fundulidae属Fundulus
カテゴリ
魚類レア度
Common
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
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おもしろい事実
Female Mummichogs lay their eggs in nests hidden within marsh grass!
Mummichogs are tough fish, often used by scientists to study pollution effects!
These fish can change their body color to blend perfectly with their surroundings!
They can briefly breathe air using their skin, if they jump out of water!
特殊能力
能力
Temperature Warrior
Mummichogs can survive in water temperatures from near-freezing to over 38°C because of their amazing physiological adaptations.
能力
Mud Burrower
Mummichogs can burrow into the mud when tide pools dry up or conditions are harsh, helping them escape extreme heat or drought.
能力
Oxygen Defier
Mummichogs can live in water with very low oxygen levels because their gills are highly efficient at extracting oxygen from poor water.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 7.5-15 cm
- 体重
- 0.005-0.03 kg
- 寿命
- 2-5 年
- 遊泳速度
- 8 km/h
- 最大深度
- 2 m
- 水質
- 汽水
食性と食事
These small fish are omnivores, munching on tiny insects, crustaceans, and even plant bits in shallow waters.
主な食物
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
- marine worms
- algae
- detritus
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Herons frequently hunt Mummichogs in shallow marsh waters.
eaten by
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Larger fish like Striped Bass prey on Mummichogs.
eats
Ocean Scud
Gammarus oceanicus
Mummichogs actively forage for small crustaceans like scuds.
eats
Midge
Chironomus plumosus
Mummichogs consume larvae of various insects, including midges.
特徴
別名
KillifishMarsh MummichogMudminnow
コレクション
安全性
危険度
0/5 · 危険なし
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Mummichogの長さは何ですか？
7.5-15 cm
Mummichogの体重は何ですか？
0.005-0.03 kg
Mummichogの寿命は何ですか？
2-5 年
Mummichogは何を食べますか？
These small fish are omnivores, munching on tiny insects, crustaceans, and even plant bits in shallow waters.
Mummichogの遊泳速度は何ですか？
8 km/h
Mummichogは通常どこに生息していますか？
Mummichogs live in coastal marshes, estuaries, and tidal flats.
Mummichogはどのように狩りをしますか？
Foraging
Mummichogの最大深度は何ですか？
2 m
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