Gulf killifish Gulf killifish The Gulf killifish ("Fundulus grandis") is one of the largest members of the genus "Fundulus"; it is capable of growing up to 18 cm in length, whereas the majority of other "Fundulus" reach a maximum length of 10 cm. Therefore, "F. grandis" is among the largest minnows preyed upon by many sport fish, such as flounder, speckled trout, and red snapper. "Fundulus" derives from the Latin meaning "bottom," and "grandis" means "large". The Gulf killifish is native the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to Florida and the eastern coast of Florida to Cuba in the Atlantic Ocean. Threats
Leyte Gulf Giporlos, Guiuan, Lawaan, Mercedes, Quinapondan and Salcedo. There are also eleven marine reserves in the gulf region. Leyte Gulf was also the scene of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which extends to Surigao Strait during the Battle of Surigao Strait, the largest naval battle of World War II and started the end of Japanese occupation in the Philippines. In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan stirred up a storm surge in Leyte Gulf, resulting to massive loss of lives, agricultural land and property along Leyte's shores. Leyte Gulf is identified by the Leyte State University as one of the important fishing grounds of