Fundulus kansae, commonly known as Northern plains killifish, is a species of fish in the family Fundulidae.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Fundulidae |
| Genus: | Fundulus |
| Species: | F. kansae
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| Fundulus kansae Garman, 1895
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Distribution
editFundulus kansae inhabits the Great Plains region of the United States. It can be found in the shallows of small rivers and ponds.[4]
The species is primarily found in Kansas but can also be found in the nearby states of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. It has been found in Montana, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, where it is considered non-native.[5][6]
Conservation
editThe species is considered least concern by the IUCN due to it being abundant in many locations. Declines, however, have been noted in Kansas, and Missouri. In Colorado and Wyoming, the population is increasing.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Fundulus kansae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T202385A18233330. 2012. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202385A18233330.en. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Fundulus kansae Garman, 1895". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ WoRMS. "Fundulus kansae Garman, 1895". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Fundulus kansae". FishBase. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=695
- ^ Webmaster, David Ratz. "Northern Plains Killifish - Montana Field Guide". fieldguide.mt.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
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