Pike topminnow
Appearance
The pike topminnow (Belonesox belizanus), more commonly known as pike killifish or topminnow, is a species of fish found from in Central America, Mexico to Nicaragua. It has been introduced to Florida, USA. It is the only known living member of its genus.
Description
[change | change source]The pike topminnow looks like a pike. It is a specialized predator, with an extremely flexible upper jaw that lets it take large prey. If you keep it in an aquarium, it might prey on your fish.
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- "Pike Killifish". Florida Museum. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-30.