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The North American freshwater fish fauna comprises >1,300 native species in about 50 families. It is the most thoroughly studied and largest temperate fish fauna (Miller et al. 2005; Page & Burr 2011) in the world. In comparison, an analysis and compendium of Eu ropean freshwater fishes included 546 native species in about 24
Examples of fish that live in lakes include alewife, black bullhead, bluegills, brook trout, and brown trout. While each lake has its own unique ecosystem, there are some fish that are commonly found in lakes across the world. Popular examples include bass, trout, and perch.
The Great Lakes Fish Identification Chart is a tool used by anglers to identify the different species of fish found in the Great Lakes region. The chart includes pictures and descriptions of each fish species, as well as information on their habitat, diet, and behavior.
Or were they always here? Why are some species found in just one or two small locations, while others are widespread across the continent? (See page 14 for an analysis of two extreme cases.) These are the types of questions studied by zoogeog-raphers, and the answers are usually a mosaic of geologic, climatic and biotic factors.
Two hundred species of fishes call the Great Lakes home. Some are big. Some are small. Some are so common that just about everyone has heard of them. Some are so rare that only a handful of biologists have ever seen them in the wild. And some are popular to catch and eat, supporting a...more ↓
We’ve provided a look into 42 species of freshwater fish—including largemouth bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, northern pike, trout, and more! You can learn the natural history for each species as well as some cool facts.
Checklist of Freshwater Fishes of North America, Including Subspecies and Undescribed Forms. Christopher Scharpf, compiler © 2005-2024 North American Native Fishes Association revised October 12, 2024.
