Eastern Mudminnow - Umbra pygmaea
Eastern Mudminnow
Scientific Name: Umbra pygmaea
Fairfax County Native: Yes
Size: 4 inches, rarely larger
Diet: Midge larvae and small crustaceans
Distribution sampling sites: Map
The eastern mudminnow is a nocturnal fish that feeds at night and hides during the day. This fish has the ability to bury itself in mud to survive droughts.