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Common Names
ouachita mountain golden topminnow
Regions
Arkansas, United States
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Regions
Arkansas, United States
The Ouachita Mountain Golden Topminnow (Fundulus similis) is a small endangered freshwater fish species found in select streams of the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas and Oklahoma, United States. The primary threats to the Ouachita Mountain Golden Topminnow include habitat loss, water pollution, and competition with non-native fish species. Agricultural activities, deforestation, and urbanization have led to the degradation and fragmentation of their habitats, putting them at risk of extinction.
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