A North-American Killifish and Its Current Complex There are multiple species of fish in the genus Fundulus that are commonly called by fishermen as, “Topminnows”. They are correct that this species is often seen at the top of the water but it is technically not a “minnow”. They are actually a Killifish, which span across all the Americas, Africa and Asia! Topminnows have a flat head with a mouth that is parallel with the eye.…
Prosobranch Pond Snails are a snail that are seen throughout the southern portion of The United States. They are commonly found in the Ozarks portion in the state of Missouri. In my case, I was visiting the Springfield Plataea portion. The creek name was “Wilson Creek” and they were seen throughout the moss like plants of the stream. This was later in the fall season so there were no fish to be seen because of…