A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Craigs Creek fish
Mountain Redbelly Dace (Phoxinus oreas)
-broken lateral line
-black splotches on top of back
-red breeding colors
Central Stoneroller (Campostoma anomalum)
-mismatched scales
-horseshoe shaped mouth
Bluehead Chub (Nocomis leptocephalus)
-reddish fins
-red eye
-pointed snout
Rosyside Dace (Clinostomus funduloides)
-large mouth
-rosy side
-large eye
Blacknose Dace (Rhinichthys atratulus)
-small scales
-black lateral line extending all the way to tip of nose
Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdi)
-connected dorsal fin
-no mottling on chin
-no distinct bands
White Sucker (Catostomus commersoni)
-scales different size
-thick inferior mouth
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Group members are David, Tyler, Ross, Christian, Jackie Brown, and Claire.
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