Virginia Tech Ichthyology Class

A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Scientist learn where Threatened Basking Sharks spend winters

There are a great many mysteries about fishes that we do not know. Some are slowly being discovered by scientists who doggedly pursue these...

Florida Fish Quiz

Name this fish! -- continuous black lateral line --- 67 to 72 pored scales on lateral line to base of caudal fin

Mystery Fish

What family? Hint: Mostly freshwater; Only found in tropical and sub-tropical habitats; mouth-brooding common. - --- a single...

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Unknown Jar ID-Elizabeth Bedell

Crescent Shiner (Luxilus cerasinus) -crescents on side of body -red tipped dorsal, tail and anal fins Red-breasted sunfish (Lepomis au...

Monday, May 4, 2009

Pimelodidae (long-whiskered catfish) - Freshwater Adapted - Commercial Fishery - Game/Sport Fish - Dry/Wet Season Environments - Nonguarders...

Fish in jar 5

Cyprinidae; Notropis; telescopus Telescope Shiner -Very small in size -Indistinct black stripe down side up through nose of preserved specim...

Molidae Quiz

1. How many different species of Ocean sunfish are there? A.1 B.4 C.3 D.7 2.The Mola Mola is a bony fish, thus the skeleton is mostly bone -...

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