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Bluefin Killifish
About Bluefin Killifish
The Bluefin Killifish (Lucania goodei) has 3 nicknames: Bluefin dace, Florida blue dace, and Chriopeops goodei. This fish lives in freshwater with a level of care that is not so easy and not so hard. The Bluefin Killifish has a beautiful color that makes it eye-catching.
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Common Name
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Bluefin dace, Florida blue dace, Chriopeops goodei
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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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Lucania goodei
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Species
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Lucania goodei
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Genus
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Lucania
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SubFamily
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Stichonodontinae
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Family
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Fundulidae
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SuperFamily
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Funduloidea
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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 Bluefin Killifish |
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Color
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Black
White
Yellow
Blue
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Transparent
Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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2.4 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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Camera Eyes
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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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medium |
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Temperature
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53°F to 71°F |
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Substrate
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Peat Moss
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 6.8 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Bluefin 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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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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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 Bluefin Killifish. |
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Lifespan
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2 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Crossbreeding
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Bluefin Killifish is the result of mating between Bluefin Killifish and Bluefin Killifish. |
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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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Freshwater
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Country
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United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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The Bluefin Killifish is native to Florida and southern Alabama and Georgia |
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