Freshwater

Freshwater fish spend part or all of their lives in fresh water, such as rivers and lakes, with a salinity of less than 1.05%.

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Rhinichthys cataractae

Dace have a slender body. Most species have terminal antennae. The pearl dace (Semotilus margarita margarita) …

Rhinichthys atratulus

The blacknose dace has a long, slender body with a slightly protruding snout. The whiskers, characteristic …

Rhinichthys cataractae

The longnose dace is a distinctive minnow with a long, fleshy snout, a subterranean mouth and …

Gobio gobio

The Latin genus name Gobio comes from the word "goby," referring to its stocky shape and …

Hypentelium nigricans

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

Diptychus maculatus

The body of the Scaly osman is fusiform (spindle-shaped), elongate, and shallow. The mouth is inferior …

Cobitis taenia

The spined loach has a long, slender body, slightly compressed laterally, which helps it move easily …

Catostomus commersoni

White suckers have inconspicuous coloration, usually sparse shades of white, yellow, and pink. Adults have almost …

Maxostoma macrolepidotum

Suckers are most easily distinguished by their small mouths and large fleshy lips. They have no …

Ballerus sapa

The body of the white-eye bream is compressed laterally and more elongated than that of its …