Freshwater Fish in Texas Aquaculture How many of

How many of you have ever caught a fish and did not have a

Largemouth Bass n n n Color- Green with dark blotches that form a horizontal

Smallmouth Bass n n n Color- Green with dark vertical band instead of horizontal

Review Questions n What are two differences between the largemouth bass and the smallmouth

White Bass n n n Color- silvery shading from dark-gray or black on the

Striped Bass n n n Color- Silvery shading to olive-green on the back and

Channel Catfish n n n Color- olive-brown to slate-blue on the back and sides,

Blue Catfish n n Color- usually slate blue on the back, shading to white

Review Questions n Out of the channel catfish and the blue catfish, which species

White Crappie n n n Color- silvery-white on the belly to a silverygreen or

Black Crappie n n Color- silvery-green with irregular black blotches. Males do not develop

Review Questions n Of the two crappie, which species male changes color during the

Bluegill n n n Color- The back and upper sides are usually dark olive

Redear Sunfish n n Color- ranges from dark olive green above to almost white

Review Questions n Whish sunfish species is known for having a red or orange

Common Carp n n Color- color varies from brassy green or yellow, to golden

Grass Carp n n Color- silvery to olive in color, lacking the golden hue

Review Questions n Which carp is known for having “barbells” on either side of

Alligator Gar n n Color- generally brown or olive above, and lighter underneath. Distinguished

Freshwater Drum n n Color- silvery in color and lack the distinctive tail fin

Threadfin Shad n n Color- The upper surface is silver-blue and grades to nearly

Fathead Minnow n n Color- silvery-brownish in color. Most often known for being used

Guided Practice n Everyone get a partner and between the two of you write

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Freshwater Fish in Texas Aquaculture

How many of you have ever caught a fish and did not have a clue what kind it was? Well, hopefully after this lesson you will have a better understanding of the different species of freshwater fish in Texas.

Largemouth Bass n n n Color- Green with dark blotches that form a horizontal stripe along the middle of the fish. The upper jaw reaches far beyond the rear margin of the eye. Member of the sunfish family. Face Body Mouth

Smallmouth Bass n n n Color- Green with dark vertical band instead of horizontal along the side. The upper jaw never extends beyond the eye. Member of the sunfish family. Pic

Review Questions n What are two differences between the largemouth bass and the smallmouth bass? n The largemouth bass has horizontal stripes and the smallmouth bass has vertical stripes. The largemouth’s lower jaw reaches far beyond the rear margin of the eye. n

White Bass n n n Color- silvery shading from dark-gray or black on the back to white on the belly. Several incomplete lines or stripes run horizontally on each side of the body. Also known as a sand bass. Pic

Striped Bass n n n Color- Silvery shading to olive-green on the back and white on the belly. Has seven or eight uninterrupted horizontal stripes on each side of the body. Member of the sea bass family. Pic

Channel Catfish n n n Color- olive-brown to slate-blue on the back and sides, shading to silvery-white on the belly. Typically small black spots are present. Anal fin is rounded with 24 -29 rays. Pic

Blue Catfish n n Color- usually slate blue on the back, shading to white on the belly. Anal fin is straight with 30 -36 rays. Pic Difference

Review Questions n Out of the channel catfish and the blue catfish, which species is known for being heavier? n The blue catfish

White Crappie n n n Color- silvery-white on the belly to a silverygreen or even dark green on the back. There are several vertical bars on the side. Males develop dark coloration on the throat while spawning. Pic

Black Crappie n n Color- silvery-green with irregular black blotches. Males do not develop any color during the spawning season. Pic Differences

Review Questions n Of the two crappie, which species male changes color during the spawning season? n The white crappie

Bluegill n n n Color- The back and upper sides are usually dark olive green blending to copper, and reddish-orange or yellow on the belly. Color is more intense in breeding males. Also known as brim or perch.

Redear Sunfish n n Color- ranges from dark olive green above to almost white on the belly. Its most distinct characteristic is the red edge on the “ear” flap of the male and orange on the female.

Review Questions n Whish sunfish species is known for having a red or orange edge on the “ear” flap? n The redear sunfish

Common Carp n n Color- color varies from brassy green or yellow, to golden brown, or even silvery. The belly is usually yellowishwhite. The common carp is a heavy-bodied minnow with barbells on either side of the upper jaw. Pic

Grass Carp n n Color- silvery to olive in color, lacking the golden hue of common carp, and they have no barbells. The grass carp is one of the largest members of the minnow family. Pic

Review Questions n Which carp is known for having “barbells” on either side of the upper jaw? n The common carp.

Alligator Gar n n Color- generally brown or olive above, and lighter underneath. Distinguished from other freshwater species by their long, slender, cylindrical bodies, and their long snouts. Gar

Freshwater Drum n n Color- silvery in color and lack the distinctive tail fin spot of red drum. The drum is know for making “grunting” sounds. Pic

Threadfin Shad n n Color- The upper surface is silver-blue and grades to nearly white on the sides and belly. The chin and floor of the mouth is speckled with black pigment. Pic

Fathead Minnow n n Color- silvery-brownish in color. Most often known for being used as a bait-fish. Pic

Guided Practice n Everyone get a partner and between the two of you write down four fish and a characteristic that you learned about them in class today.