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Flagfish

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Cyprinodontidae

Scientific name
  
Jordanella floridae

Rank
  
Genus

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Species
  
J. floridae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Cyprinodontiformes

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Similar
  
Pupfish, Rosy barb, Aphyosemion, Heterandria formosa, Epiplatys

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The flagfish or American flagfish (Jordanella floridae) is a pupfish native to Florida. It received its name because the male fish resembles the American flag, with a large black/blue dot and alternating red and black/blue stripes on its body. It is a common, native fish in Florida that is occasionally found in fish stores. They make quick work of hair algae and they may also eat plants in a planted aquarium.

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Flagfish KILLIE FLAG FISHSCIENTIFIC NAME JORDANELLA FLORIDAE NAUTILUS

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References

Flagfish Wikipedia