Central Stoneroller (campostoma anomalum)??
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My husband thinks this is a small bass or close relative of some sort??
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Thanks Again
Posted 04 August 2010 - 09:05 PM
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(mountain redbelly dace occur a little further south in the Virginia portion of the Potomac, but I don't know of any WV records yet...)
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Posted 05 August 2010 - 11:24 AM
toddandmarlana, I know you made an effort to identify these fish but you really need to know what you have before taking them home. The bass that you have will grow pretty quickly and eat your other fish so I'm hoping you have a large tank for them. If you don't, I recommend euthanizing them now while they are small.
If you would like, I can take you out when the weather is cooler and help you guys identify these species. If you are going to continue collecting fish in VA / WVA, I'd recommend purchasing Fishes of VA (http://www.afsbooks....a&category_id=0). It is a little pricey but worth every penny. Another book is Fritz Rohde's book, http://www.amazon.co...1009469&sr=8-1.
I collected a handful of MRD in a small stream in the South Branch watershed near Franklin, WV in 2006. I suspect given the proximity to the road that it may have been a bait-bucket introduction. I reported that information to the WVDNR, although I don't know if they spread or established themselves.
Posted 05 August 2010 - 11:28 AM
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