Pike topminnow

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

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

• Blackstripe topminnow
• Knightia

References

1. "Pike Killifish". Florida Museum. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2022-04-30.

Other websites

• Pike topminnow on English Wikipedia
• Pike Killifish (Belonesox belizanus) - Species Profile