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Mummichog
Fundulus heteroclitus
The mummichog is a small, hardy fish native to the salt marshes and estuarine waters along the Atlantic coast of North America. Recognized for its adaptability, the mummichog thrives in a wide range of salinities and temperatures, making it a common sight in tidal creeks and coa…
Did you know?
- Mummichogs were among the first fish sent into space aboard Skylab in the 1970s to study the effects of microgravity on living organisms.
- Mummichogs can survive dramatic changes in salinity and oxygen levels, even thriving in stagnant or polluted waters. They are one of the few fish species known to survive out of water for extended periods when stranded during low tide. Their name is derived from an Algonquian word meaning 'going in crowds,' referencing their tendency to school.
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