Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus)

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Live Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) | Maine Estuarine Killifish

This is a wet, live, science specimen.

Collected from sheltered estuaries and tidal creeks along the Maine coast, the Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) is a hardy, adaptable estuarine killifish known for its resilience in fluctuating salinity and temperature conditions. This species plays a vital role in the coastal food web and is widely used in marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and classroom studies. Its durability also makes it an excellent live specimen for aquariums and field-based research.

Common name: mummichog
Scientific name: Fundulus heteroclitus
Locations: sheltered shores
Seasonality: available all year
Colors: gray, silver, dark green, steel blue
Size: 4”
Collected: dip net
Quantity: sold by the each

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com

Live Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) | Maine Estuarine Killifish

This is a wet, live, science specimen.

Collected from sheltered estuaries and tidal creeks along the Maine coast, the Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) is a hardy, adaptable estuarine killifish known for its resilience in fluctuating salinity and temperature conditions. This species plays a vital role in the coastal food web and is widely used in marine ecology, environmental monitoring, and classroom studies. Its durability also makes it an excellent live specimen for aquariums and field-based research.

Common name: mummichog
Scientific name: Fundulus heteroclitus
Locations: sheltered shores
Seasonality: available all year
Colors: gray, silver, dark green, steel blue
Size: 4”
Collected: dip net
Quantity: sold by the each

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com

Salt marsh mummichog dipping set up.

Salt marsh mummichog dipping set up.

Tidepool Tim says, "The mummichog is only of few fish that is truly universal through the entire coastline of the Gulf of Maine. Between Cape sable and Cape Cod, mummies inhabit every estuary, salt march, muddy creek, and sheltered shore line. We use our dip net to scoop them up!"

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