A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
What Fish is This??
Take a look at this photo. You should know the order by sight.
What is the order?
You likely know the genus and species as well.
What is it.
Hidden characteristics: If you look in the mouth you will see teeth are absent on the medial portion of tongue.
extra credit for first correct species identification!
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Percidae
ReplyDeleteMorone americana - White Perch
you are correct! and awarded one extra credit point.
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