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The Waccamaw Killifish

Waccamaw Killifish uses sandy lake habitats near the surface. Its native lake identity and an additional probable introduction should remain distinct.

Range and Identity

Fundulus waccamensis is associated with Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County. A Phelps Lake record in Washington County has been described as probably resulting from introduction. That possibility should remain qualified rather than becoming proof of a naturally continuous distribution between the lakes.

Habitat and Behavior

Adults occur over sand both near and away from shore, often close to vegetation. They swim just below the surface in the account. This describes their position in the water column without establishing a complete feeding list or a fixed daily movement pattern.

Food and Life History

The upper reference is ten centimeters total length, compared with 6.5 centimeters as common. The species is not an annual killifish whose adults necessarily disappear each dry season. An independent maximum mass and detailed breeding sequence remain unestablished in the checked summary.

Field Note

Retain the exact lake and whether the record is considered native or introduced. Those details are more informative than treating the shared common name as a complete geographic description.

All Lakes With Waccamaw Killifish

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Waccamaw Killifish 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.

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