Fish living in the Alabama

Bass, Largemouth

Micropterus salmoides

Compared to other members of the sunfish family, the largemouth bass has an elongated and robust …

Bass, Redeye

Micropterus coosae

Redeye bass is distinguished by a significant amount of red coloration in its eyes. It is …

Bass, Rock

Ambloplites rupestris

Although in appearance it resembles something between a bluegill and a black bass, the rock bass …

Bass, Spotted

Micropterus punctulatus

Spotted bass has a moderately compressed, elongated body with similar coloration and markings to those of …

Gar, Alligator

Lepisosteus spatula

The body of the alligator gar is long and cylindrical, covered with heavy ganoid (rhomboid) scales. …

Hogsucker, Northern

Hypentelium nigricans

The Northern Hogsucker gets its name from its pig-like appearance, especially its head. It has a …

Madtoms: Black Madtom

Noturus funebris

The madtom is recognized by its unique fleshy fin. In non-madtom catfish, the fat fin protrudes …

Stonecat

Noturus flavus

Stonecats have an olive, yellowish, or slate-colored upper half of the body and are the only …

Sturgeon, Lake

Acipenser fulvescens

Lake sturgeon are somewhat torpedo-shaped, and the upper lobe of the caudal fin is longer than …