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The fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a North American freshwater fish, a chub in the family Cyprinidae.
Fallfish are found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, where they inhabit clear streams, lakes, and ponds. They predominantly prefer swift currents, however, they can also be found in well oxygenated pools. As their name suggests they are often found at the base of waterfalls.
29 lis 2021 · Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis): One of the most underappreciated species in the state, fallfish are the largest of the minnow family. Contrary to what many people think, fallfish are actually vicious carnivores.
Massachusetts, Fallfish are common in the Connecticut River Basin but rare in the eastern part of the state, where some populations have apparently disappeared in the last century. Data from DFW Fisheries Surveys and Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology. Updated 2015.
Identification: Fallfish are one of the largest minnows native to North America. The body is moderately compressed with an olive to golden-brown color above the lateral line with a dark stripe along the back. The dorsal scales are darkly outlined on adults.
A guide to freshwater fish species living in Massachusetts. Includes introduced and stocked species.
Fallfish are found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, where they inhabit clear streams, lakes, and ponds. They predominantly prefer swift currents, however, they can also be found in well oxygenated pools. As their name suggests they are often found at the base of waterfalls.
