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 →
Happy Holidays from the one and only Christmas Darter, Etheostoma hopkinsi! Most of the darter species in GA are beautifully colored, but I must say one of the most surprising colorations comes on the Christmas Darter, Etheostoma hopkinsi. I like to describe them as surprising because we found them in creeks that I wouldn't have... 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 