Exploring Georgia's Freshwater Fish Species
Instead of “Colors of the Wind,” Pocahontas should have sang “Colors of the Creek.” Have you ever showed someone a photo of a colored up male freshwater fish and they respond with “Wow, some freshwater fish are as beautiful as tropical reef fish!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this, but it... Continue Reading →
I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was volunteering with a graduate student, Andrea Davis, to help her conduct her thesis research. Her thesis was investigating the role of long distance dispersal in the response of stream fishes to urbanization (so cool!). I was only planning on helping her out this one time... Continue Reading →
Studfish are in the fundulidae family (topminnows and killifish) and the males are definitely studs with their colorations. The two studfish I've seen the most are the Northern Studfish, Fundulus catenatus, and the Southern Studfish, Fundulus stellifer. The hard part is remembering which is which, but there is one obvious physical characteristic to tell them apart (other... Continue Reading →
My name is Kelly Strychalski and I have always had a passion for the great outdoors. I was born and raised in Georgia, a true Georgia Peach, but it wasn't until the past couple of years that I explored my love of freshwater fish. Growing up, I was always obsessed with learning everything I could... Continue Reading →
Peach State Fish 