Identification
The body is yellow-green to brown with numerous dark lengthwise stripes and a dark band near the tail base. The head is short and the tail rounded. This pattern differs from the cross-barring of some other mudminnows.
Quiet Water
Its native Atlantic range extends from the northeastern United States toward northern Florida. Mud, sand, vegetation and submerged debris are common habitat components. The species has also been introduced outside its native range, including parts of Europe.
Air Breathing and Size
Eastern Mudminnow can take air at the surface, supplementing respiration in its often quiet habitat. The largest female reference is fifteen centimeters total length, exceeding the listed male maximum. Separate sex-specific figures avoid understating the species’ upper size.
Use the Larger Female Record
When a source lists male and female maxima separately, the first number on the page may not be the largest fish reported.
All Lakes With Eastern Mudminnow
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Eastern Mudminnow records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.