Chubsucker

Chubsuckers are members of the sucker family, Catostomidae. They are divided into three separate species: the creek chubsucker (Erimyzon su...

Hornyhead Chub (Nocomis biguttatus)

The hornyhead chub is a member of the large Cyprinidae family and a fairly common stream and river resident; smaller specimens are used a...

Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus)

The creek chub is one of the largest chub and a member of the minnow, or Cyprinidae, family, making it a distant relative to carp. Occurr...

Arctic Charr (Salvelinus alpinus)

The arctic charr is one of five species that are actually classified as charr. It varies so greatly in coloration that many specimens are tho...

Charr

The term “charr” (or “char”) is used to describe five members of the genus Salvelinus. They are members of the Salmonidae family, which a...

White Catfish (Ameiurus catus)

White catfish are a common and popular fish with more limited range than other catfish species, and with commercial as well as recreational...

Flathead Catfish (Pylodictus olivaris)

A common and large-growing species, the flathead is one of the ugliest members of the freshwater catfish clan. Nevertheless, large specimen...

Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

The most widely distributed of all freshwater catfish, the channel cat is a significant component of recreational angling efforts, as well...

Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)

This is a popular species within its range and prized for its flesh, as well as for its sporting value. The blue catfish is a strong, stu...

Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)

A large member of the minnow family and an aquaculture species of worldwide importance, the grass carp is used for weed control because o...

Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)

One of the largest members of the minnow family and a close relative of the goldfish, the common carp was also one of the first fish whose ...