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Family Cyprinodontidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Cyprinodon variegatus

Amoray Resort, Key Largo, FL, 1 foot

SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW

Rare in shallow inshore waters over soft muddy bottom.  Able to survive a wide range of salinity.  Attains 3 inches.  East & Gulf coasts of North America & the Caribbean.