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15. The Mud Minnow. Umbra limi.

Length, four inches. Color, back, dark olive green, with lighter lengthwise stripes on sides.

Lives in mudholes.

16. The Killifish. Fundulus majalis.

Length, six inches. Color, back, olive brown ; sides, brassy with dark crossbars.

The Killifish lives along the shore in shallow water.

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