Fishes at Archbold BiologicalStation (ABS)

• 26 species are known, including 24 native and 2 exotic species*.

• Fish are found in Lake Annie and in borrow pits. They also occur in seasonal ponds and

Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki)

in seasonal ponds and ditches during the wet season.

• Fish range in size from Golden topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus)

less than inch to over 2 feet long.

• Most common species are mosquitofish, L th bare mosquitofish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and 3 species of topminnows.E ti i i l d

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)

• Exotic species include brown hoplo (armored catfish from South America) and walking

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)Eva Hohausova

catfish (from Africa).

Brown hoplo* (Hoplosternum littorale)

Compiled by Eva Hohausova, March 2003.For html version and further info on ichthyological research at ABS check www.archbold-station.org

Fish habitats at Archbold Natural habitats

seasonal pondsLake Annie

permanent waters

Sinkholepond

Tract 7, pond 63

pond

Artificial habitatsditches (running or standing water)

borrow pits (standing water)

Tract 6, pond 32Tract 30, pond 6

the Reserve,borrow pit

Tract 18, railroad ditch

Tract 6, railroad ditch

Tract 18, Water hole

Photos by Eva Hohausova 2002; photo of Lake Annie - Custom Aerial Photos, Lake Placid © Archbold Biological Station, 1997.

I. Fishes at Archbold Biological Station

Order: CypriniformesOrder: Semionotiformes

F il L i id Family: Catostomidae - suckers

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Family: Lepisosteidae - gars

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Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Lake chubsucker (Erimyzon sucetta)

Family: Cyprinidae - carps & minnowsOrder: Amiiformes

Family: Amiidae - bowfin

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Bowfin (Amia calva) Coastal shiner (Notropis petersoni) Noel M Burkhead

Order: Salmoniformes

Family: Esocidae - pikes

Noel M. Burkhead

Golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) Chain pickerel (Esox niger)

I. Fishes at Archbold Biological StationOrder: Semionotiformes

Family: Lepisosteidae - garsFamily: Lepisosteidae - garsFlorida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus)Max. length 52 in. (132 cm), lives in standing or slow flowing waters, hunts for other fishand animals, body covered with hard scales, uses swim-bladder for additional breathing.Found in Lake Annie.

Order: Amiiformes

Family: Amiidae - bowfin

Bowfin (Amia calva)

Max. length 43 in. (109 cm), nocturnal predator in standing, vegetated waters; largemouth, tubular nostrils. Currently the only species of this family and order in the world.Occurs in Lake Annie and visits adjacent ditches and seasonal ponds.

Order: EsociformesFamily: Esocidae - pikes

h i i k l ( )Chain pickerel (Esox niger)Max. length 39 in. (99 cm), long snout; lives and hunts for other fish in vegetated lakesand other standing waters, as well as in small to medium rivers. Found in Lake Annie.

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Catostomidae - suckersLake chubsucker (Erimyzon sucetta)Max. length 16 in. (41 cm), inhabits lakes, swamps and similar habitats. With its suckingmouth feeds on bottom-living invertebrates. Found in Lake Annie and surroundingditches.

Family: Cyprinidae - carps & minnowsCoastal shiner (Notropis petersoni)Max. length 3¼ in. (7.8 cm), lives over sand in pools and backwaters of creeks andrivers and in lakes. With its downturned mouth it searches for small aquaticinvertebrates. Occurs in Lake Annie and visits effluent ditches.

Golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas)Max. length 12 in. (30 cm), prefers vegetated places in lakes or small to medium rivers.Its mouth is upturned. Found in Lake Annie.

II. Fishes at Archbold Biological Station

Order: Siluriformes

F il I t l id b llh d tfi hFamily: Ictaluridae - bullheads & catfishes

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Brown bullhead (Ictalurus [Ameiurus] nebulosus) Tadpole madtom (Noturus gyrinus)

Yellow bullhead (Ictalurus [Ameiurus] natalis)

Family: Clariidae - labyrinth catfishes

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Walking catfish* (Clarias batrachus)

Family: Callichthydae - armored catfishes

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Brown Hoplo* (Hoplosternum littorale)* non-native species

II. Fishes at Archbold Biological StationOrder: Siluriformes

Most catfish are nocturnal consumers of mollusks insects leeches crayfish andMost catfish are nocturnal consumers of mollusks, insects, leeches, crayfish andplankton, worms, algae, plant material, and fish. They are able to breathe air toenhance their oxygen supply by coming up to the surface for a breath and then pushingthe air through their body to the gut. Gut tissue is adapted to absorb oxygen from theair bubble.

Family: Ictaluridae - bullheads & catfishesFamily: Ictaluridae bullheads & catfishes

Yellow bullhead (Ictalurus [Ameiurus] natalis)Max. length 18 ¼ in. (47 cm), inhabits pools and sluggish runs over soft substrates increeks, rivers, ponds and lakes. At Archbold, rarely occurs in seasonal ponds.

Brown bullhead (Ictalurus [Ameiurus] nebulosus)( [ ] )

Max. length 21 in. (50 cm), prefers same type of habitat as Yellow bullhead. Bothspecies differ by coloration of barbels on lower jaw (yellow in yellow bullhead, dark inbrown bullhead). At Archbold, common in Lake Annie and ditches.

Tadpole madtom (Noturus gyrinus)

Max length 5 in (13 cm) smallest catfish of those found in Archbold waters likesMax. length 5 in. (13 cm), smallest catfish of those found in Archbold waters, likesrock-, mud-, or detritus-bottomed pools and lakes. Fairly common in Lake Annie.

Family: Clariidae - labyrinth catfishes

Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus)M l th 24 i (61 ) i t d d f Af i Fi t d t A hb ld i 1980Max. length 24 in. (61 cm), introduced from Africa. First record at Archbold in 1980.Currently (2002-3) found in ditches. "Walks" by mean of hard first fin rays of pectoral fins.

Family: Callichthydae - armored catfishes

Brown hoplo (Hoplosternum littorale)

Max. length 8½ in. (22 cm), introduced from South America, establishing itself inFlorida. Body covered with large bony plates (not scales) making two lines at each sideof the body. At Archbold, occurs in borrow pits and seasonal ponds in the Reserve.

Information sources:b hb ld t ti fi h i li t b J N L D b 1999 ( hb ld t ti /web pages: www.archbold-station.org, fish species list by James N. Layne December 1999 (www.archbold-station.org/

abs/data/lists/fishlist.htm), www.fishbase.com, www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/fish/, http://floridafisheries.com/, http://jonahsaquarium.com

literature sources: Page M, Burr B.M., 1991: Freshwater Fishes. Peterson field guides. Gilbert C.R., Williams J.D., 2002: Field Guide to Fishes. National Audubon Society. Wolfe, J. L. 1988. Key to the fishes of Lake Annie. MS. 5 pp. Layne, J. N. 1979. Natural features of the Lake Annie Tract, Highlands County, Florida. Archbold Biological Station. 64 pp.

Order: CyprinodontiformesFamily: Cyprinodontidae killifishes

III. Fishes at Archbold Biological Station

Family: Cyprinodontidae - killifishes

Golden topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus)

Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki)

Order: AtheriniformesFamily: Atherinidae - silversidesFamily: Atherinidae silversides

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Brook silverside (Labidesthes sicculus)

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Banded topminnow (Fundulus cingulatus)

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Order: Perciformes

Family: Percidae - perchesLined topminnow (Fundulus lineolatus)

Family: Poecilidae - livebearersEva Hohausova

Swamp darter (Etheostoma fusiforme)Least killifish (Heterandria formosa)

III. Fishes at Archbold Biological StationOrder: Cyprinodontiformes

Family: Cyprinodontidae - killifishesFamily: Cyprinodontidae killifishes

Golden topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus)Max. length about 3 in. (8.2 cm), gold flecks on sides. Prefers vegetated areas instanding waters. At Archbold, occurs in Lake Annie, ditches and seasonal ponds.

Banded topminnow (Fundulus cingulatus)Max. length about 3 in. (9.5 cm), males usually with rows of small reddish spots on side,clear to red-orange fins; females of pale colors grow bigger than males. Lives close tovegetation in standing waters. Occurs in Lake Annie, ditches & seasonal ponds.

Lined topminnow (Fundulus lineolatus)Max. length 3 in. (7.5 cm), black bars and/or thin black stripes on silvery sides. Favorsvegetated areas in standing waters Found in Lake Annie ditches and seasonal pondsvegetated areas in standing waters. Found in Lake Annie, ditches and seasonal ponds.

Family: Poecilidae - livebearers

Least killifish (Heterandria formosa)Max. length 1½ in. (3.6 cm), adults are the smallest fish in North America; lives inheavily vegetated standing to slow flowing fresh and brackish water Common in Lakeheavily vegetated standing to slow-flowing fresh and brackish water. Common in LakeAnnie and occurs in ditches at Archbold and the Reserve.

Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) - Max. length 2½ in. (6.5 cm), females growbigger than males, males show two different colorations - pale body or black spotted.Females give birth to fully developed young and breed several times within a season.Where introduced (for mosquito control) contributes to elimination of local rare speciesWhere introduced (for mosquito control), contributes to elimination of local rare specieswith similar ecological requirements! Most common fish at Archbold.

Order: Atheriniformes

Family: Atherinidae - silversides

Brook silverside (Labidesthes sicculus)oo s e s de ( ab d u u )Max. length 5 in. (13 cm), silver slender body; swims often in shoals in open waters,near surface of lakes, ponds and quiet pools of running waters. Found in Lake Annie.

Order: Perciformes

Family: Percidae - perchesSwamp darter (Etheostoma fusiforme)Max. length 2¼ in. (5.9 cm), prefers standing or slow-flowing water over mud,sometimes sand, often with vegetation. Camouflage coloration makes it hard to see thefish in its home environment. Occurs in Lake Annie.

Order: Perciformes (cont'd)

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IV. Fishes at Archbold Biological Station

Family: Centrarchidae - sunfishes

Bluespotted sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus)

Redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)

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Bluegill (L i hi )

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Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus)

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)

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Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)

Family: Elassomatidae - pygmy sunfishEva Hohausova

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Dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus) Everglades pygmy sunfish (Elassoma evergladei)

VI. Fishes at Archbold Biological StationOrder: Perciformes cont'd

Family: Elassomatidae Pygmy sunfishesFamily: Elassomatidae - Pygmy sunfishes

Everglades pygmy sunfish (Elassoma evergladei)Max. length 1¼ in. (3.4 cm), female and male differ in coloration. Occurs in swampsand heavily vegetated sloughs and small sluggish streams. At Archbold, found inSinkhole pond (a permanent pond; Tract 30, pond 6), seasonal ponds and ditches.

Family: Centrarchidae - sunfishes and basses

Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)Max. length 19¼ in. (49 cm), inhabits quiet, clear streams and lakes, usually foundamong vegetation over mud or sand, does not like turbid water. Feeds on plankton andfishes Feeds all day and most active in evening Rare records from Lake Anniefishes. Feeds all day, and most active in evening. Rare records from Lake Annie.

Bluespotted sunfish (Enneacanthus gloriosus)Max. length 3¾ in. (7.8 cm), shiny blue spots on sides; occurs in vegetated lakes, pondsand pools of creeks or rivers. Rare records from Archbold.

Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus)Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus)Max. length 12 in. (31 cm), large mouth compared to other sunfish. Lives in vegetatedlakes, ponds, swamps and quiet water areas of streams. Feeds on zooplankton andsmall fish. At Archbold, common in Lake Annie, less common in seasonal ditches.

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)Max. length 16¼ in. (41 cm), one of the most common species at Archbold with atypical large black spot at rear of dorsal fin. Feeds mainly on zooplankton. Occurs invegetated areas of Lake Annie and ditches.

Redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)Max. length 10 in. (25 cm), prefers a diet of mollusks, inhabits standing water withg ( ), p , gvegetation, usually over muddy or sandy bottoms. Rare records from Archbold.

Dollar sunfish (Lepomis marginatus)Max. length 4¾ in. (12 cm), favors sandy and muddy bottoms of, usually brushy, poolsin creeks and rivers, and swamps; At Archbold, common in Lake Annie.

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)Max. length 38 in. (97 cm), large mouth, black stripe along body. Lives in clear,vegetated lakes and pools of rivers. Very common species at Archbold, lives in LakeAnnie, appears in ditches and seasonal ponds.

List of fish species at Archbold Biological Station

Order SemionotiformesFamily Lepisosteidae - gars

• Florida gar Lepisosteus platyrhincusOrder Amiiformes

Order AtheriniformesFamily Atherinidae - silversides

• Brook silverside Labidesthes sicculusOrder Perciformes

Family Amiidae - bowfin • Bowfin Amia calva

Order EsociformesFamily Esocidae - pikes

• Chain pickerel Esox nigerO d C i if

Family Elassomatidae - pygmy sunfishes• Everglades pygmy sunfish Elassoma evergladei

Family Centrarchidae - sunfishes • Bluespotted sunfish Enneacanthus gloriosus• Warmouth Lepomis gulosusOrder Cypriniformes

Family Catastomidae - suckers • Lake chubsucker Erimyzon sucetta

Family Cyprinidae - carps and minnows • Coastal shiner Notropis petersoni G ld hi N i l

• Warmouth Lepomis gulosus• Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus• Dollar sunfish Lepomis marginatus• Redear sunfish Lepomis microlophus• Largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides Bl k i P i i l• Golden shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas

Order SiluriformesFamily Callichthydae - armored catfishes

• Brown hoplo Hoplosternum littoraleFamily Clariidae - labyrinth catfishes

• Black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatusFamily Percidae - perches

• Swamp darter Etheostoma fusiforme

• Walking catfish Clarias batrachusFamily Ictaluridae - bullheads and catfishes

• Yellow bullhead Ictalurus [Ameiurus] natalis• Brown bullhead Ictalurus [Ameiurus] nebulosus• Tadpole madtom Noturus gyrinus

Order CyprinodontiformesFamily Cyprinodontidae - killifishes

• Golden topminnow Fundulus chrysotus• Banded topminnow Fundulus cingulatus• Lined topminnow Fundulus lineolatus

F il P iliid li bFamily Poeciliidae - livebearers • Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki• Least killifish Heterandria formosa

Least killifish Florida gar

Compare fish lengths

1¼ in., 3.4 cm1½ in., 3.6 cm

Everglades pygmy sunfishLeast killifish

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species relative length max. length

2¼ in., 5.9 cm2½ in., 6.5 cm3 in., 7.5 cm3 in., 8.2 cm

Swamp darterMosquitofishLined topminnowGolden topminnow

3 in., 9.5 cm3¼ in., 7.8 cm3¾ in., 7.8 cm4¾ in., 12 cm

Banded topminnowCoastal shinerBluespotted sunfishDollar sunfish

5 in., 13 cm5 in., 13 cm8½ in., 22 cm10 in., 25 cm

Brook silversideTadpole madtomBrown HoploRedear sunfish

12 in., 30 cm12 in., 31 cm16 in., 41 cm16 ¼ in., 41 cm18¼ i 47

Golden shinerWarmouthLake chubsuckerBluegill

18¼ in., 47 cm19¼ in., 49 cm21 in., 50 cm24 in., 61 cm38 in 97 cm

Yellow bullheadBlack crappieBrown bullheadWalking catfish

38 in., 97 cm39 in., 99 cm43 in., 109 cm52 in., 132 cm

Largemouth bassChain pickerelBowfinFlorida Gar