Rio Grande Perch also known as the ‘Texas Cichlid’ are fairly easy to identify because they have turquoise colored spots on a very dark to light olive and can look very similiar to convict cichlids. Some of the younger or lighter specimens will have five dark bars. Rio Grande Perch have dorsal and anal fins … Read more
The shadow bass (Ambloplites ariommus) is a rarely caught sunfish. They are native to Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Georgia but or now where very common. Like most sunfish the Shadow Bass is small usually well under a pound in size. They inhabit stream and river with good amounts of vegetation.
Todd Quirk caught while fishing a lizard at Mexico’s Lake Espanola. This largemouth bass weighed 9.9 pounds.
Amur Pike live in Northeast and Central Asia in the Amur River system. They are closely related to Northern Pike and are very similiar in feeding habits and size.
Jack Knifefish – Equetus lanceolatus range from North Carolina all the way south to Brazil. This include Bermuda, Bahamas, parts of Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Jack Knife fish live in bays sounds and deeper coral reefs. They are sometimes kept in aquariums. They feed mainly on small shrimps and crabs. Interestingly these fish … Read more
Here is a picture of a Sea Raven (Hemitripterus americanus). They live in the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. This species can be found on rocky bottoms with sand or mud, or among seaweeds. The Sea Raven has the ability to pump itself up with air when removed from the water. Coloration is … Read more
Jolthead Porgy ( Calamus bajonado ) are a plain silvery fish, scales with blue centers and brassy margins. Cheek brassy, with no markings. Only real markings are a short blue line under each eye. Corner of mouth and isthmus have slight orange cast. Has molar like teeth for urchins, crabs, and mollusks. Jolthead Porgy inhabitat … Read more
This Black Belt Cichlid was caught near the coast of Costa Rica. The Black Belt Cichlid is one of the more agressive species of cichlids from Central America. Often kept as aquarium fish they must often be religated to their own tank because of their agressiveness. The Black Belt Cichlid is omnivorous and will accept … Read more
Cubbyu is an aquatic, herbivorous fish that is found in the reefs of Southern Australia. It is a peaceful and docile fish that is commonly kept in aquariums.
The Manduba a catfish prefers rivers in overgrown backwaters where the current is as swift. They feeds on fish and crustaceans. Its a good eating fish. The male has a longer dorsal spine than the female. The inhabit the waters of much of South America.