fish species in conneticut?

[Ichthyotopia]

im goin to college in conneticut and there are rivers by me and i was wondering if anyone knows what species are in the area. i couldnt find any lists on the internet with this info

 

[bumpylemon]

nothing that special....depends on where you go....but bridle shiners, common shiners, creek chubs, blacknose dace, golden shiners, longnose dace, tessellated darters, pumpkinseeds, bluegill, redbreasts, brown bullhead,White Sucker, creek chubsucker,Chain Pickerel,Fallfish, Banded Killifish...there are your basics.

 

[warmouth]

Behnke, R. J. and R. M. Wetzel. 1960. A preliminary list of the fishes found in the fresh waters of Connecticut. Copeia 1960(2):141–143. CrossRef youll have to sign on to one of the educational sites to get the actuall list.

 

[Ichthyotopia]

ok thanks. so there isnt anything really worth putting in a tank?

 

[warmouth]

ok thanks. so there isnt anything really worth putting in a tank?

Oh yeah Pumpkinseeds and Redbreasts , madtoms, bullheads, darters, shiners ....you would have to go to Jonahs website to find the compatibility, but you guys have some fish that would be cool in a aquarium.

 

[Ichthyotopia]

cool thanks man

 

[warmouth]

Your welcome....sunfish are alot like cichlid and real fun to keep I recommend them or Bullheads if your new to natives (if you have a big enough tank).

 

[Oddball]

Hit up the campus library and check out this book:

 

[Ichthyotopia]

oh wow i should have though to look there. thanks oddball