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.

Monday, August 13, 2018

Sunfishes (Lepomis) of Virginia, by Don Orth

Centrarchid fishes exist only in North American freshwaters and are well known as popular sport and aquarium fishes. There are 3 8 speci...

Friday, August 3, 2018

Eye Picking and Pebble Picking Behaviors of Cutlip Minnow, by Don Orth

Cutlip Minnow Exoglossum maxillingua is no ordinary minnow. Two behaviors make it quite unique -- nest building and eye picking. Compared...

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Why Alligator Gar Need Floodwaters, by Don Orth

Can we save one of the largest fish in North America with floodwaters? The Alligator Gar Atractosteus spatula is the largest of seven spec...

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Sargassum: Essential Habitat or Beach Nuisance, by Don Orth

A vacation at a beach resort near white sandy beaches and aqua blue waters was the plan. However, the white sandy beaches and surf were cov...

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