Fish ID Please.

[sunkenmetal]

Went for a 2 hour long photo excursion today. Found another ditch or creek or bayou whatever they are called around here. saw a ton of smaller fish all gather near the side near a bridge. They were all being herded by a couple larger fish.

The Mosquito fish I think that is what they are all herded to the bank.




Here are a few pictures of the larger fish. These are the fish I don't know the ID of.









Link to today's gallery.

[Ballinxalex]

Bring a net and catch some !! It's hard to I'd on top view

[sunkenmetal]

Bring a net and catch some !! It's hard to I'd on top view

I am sure Roy can tell me what it is.

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: Fish ID Please.

Roy should start an "Ask Roy anything" thread just for you

[sunkenmetal]

Roy should start an "Ask Roy anything" thread just for you

maybe

[crazy42bmx]

In that case lets make a "Stump Roy" fish id thread. Lol

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: Fish ID Please.

Roy might actually enjoy that

[sunkenmetal]

That is why i posted I think he likes it.

[mnemenoi]

Looks to be a Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon Variegatus) a local brackish species found commonly in Southern areas of Houston. Related to the various pupfish families and really a fun cool fish. More similar in behavior to a cichlid or perch then a topminnow.

Always enjoy the What is this? threads

[LooksLater]

In that case lets make a "Stump Roy" fish id thread. Lol

+1!!

[mnemenoi]

Pics appear to be of a colorful little male in breeding colors. A male sailfin molly, about the only other thing it could be, would have an elongated dorsal fin and far more color. I know quite a few folks look for these in native brackish tanks and have a hard time finding anyone that collects/sells them. They work quite well with the Violet Gobies in a native brackish biotope tank.

[sunkenmetal]

It looked more like a sheeps head minnow...

I am gonna go back to the ditch and see what else I can find.

Do you need a fishing license to catch non game fish with a dip net?

[madehtsobi]

Fish ID Please.

Man do u not work?? Lol

[sunkenmetal]

Man do u not work?? Lol

Medically retired USAF SSgt 2A7X1 (Aircraft Machinist/Welder).

[madehtsobi]

Fish ID Please.

Hurt on the job?