Striped Killifish
Fundulus majalis
The Striped Killifish is an uncommon resident
of the Patuxent River at King's Landing. A few individuals of this
species are captured each year, but weeks or even months may go by without
a single record of this species. The Striped Killifish is the only
member of this group that has black striping on the body. The adult
female of this species has horizontal striping on the body while the adult
male has vertical striping. The young Striped Killifish of either
sex have vertical barring. Killifish live along the edge of the river,
coming in very close to shore to feed on the small invertebrates that make
up their diet.