Author: (Storer, 1846)
FBname: Northern studfish
Comments: Inhabits margins, pools and backwaters of creeks and small to medium rivers.  Most commonly found in shallow sandy backwaters of clean rocky creeks.  18 cm max TL  (Ref. 5723).  Adult feeds on aquatic insect larvae and snails (Ref. 10294).  Not a seasonal killifish.  Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).