American Flagfish (Jordanella floridae) 3.5cm

Description

Jordanella floridae, commonly known as the American flagfish or Florida flagfish, is a species of killifish endemic to Florida. Its name comes from the distinctive color patterns on males, which resemble the United States flag

Here are some interesting facts about the American flagfish:

• Appearance: Males have vibrant colors with dark rectangles on their shoulders and stripes along their sides, which can be red, blue, orange, or pale green. Females and juveniles are more olive-grey.
• Habitat: They are found in well-vegetated backwaters, marshes, canals, and ditches in Florida. They can also live in slightly brackish water.
• Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on insects, crustaceans, algae, and other plant material.
• Size: In captivity, they grow to about 2-2.5 inches (5-6.5 cm),but can reach up to 3.5-4 inches (9-10 cm) in the wild.
• Behavior: Known for their courtship display where females encourage males to chase them by nipping. Males guard the eggs but may also eat them