150 Fishes to Celebrate 150 Years

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150 Fishes to Celebrate 150 Years

In 2020, the American Fisheries Society will celebrate its 150th Anniversary. As part of the celebration, the Society will be calling attention to 150 fishes. We solicited nominations of fishes for the list by the Society’s membership.

The 150 Fishes list is a celebration of the biodiversity of freshwater and marine fishes of North America. These fishes will help tell the story of fish and fisheries of the continent. They may illustrate unique life histories, beauty, conservation issues, and challenges of managing and conserving these animals and their habitats.  These fishes represent our native biodiversity, but also illustrates how invasives and our own human nature have had impacts on our aquatic resources. Hence, this list will primarily focus on native species but may include non-natives when they tell a compelling fisheries story. From the stories of these fishes, the Society and the public can learn to better appreciate these amazing natural resources and be challenged to ensure that future generations will be able to experience these fishes in their native settings.

Nomination Process

Fish nominations are now closed.

Circulation Process

The 150 Fishes list will reside at the 150th Anniversary Website, information about individual fish from the list will be circulated through various social media platforms throughout the year.

This list is meant to be a fun for members and informative for the public. It is unlikely we will be able to include all nominations. We acknowledge that every fish has a story. There may be opportunities to discuss all the nominated fishes in the future.


FULL LIST OF NOMINATED FISH

Catchy TitleKing of the stream
Common Name of FishRainbow Trout
Scientific Name of FishOncorhynchus mykiss
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Image Caption and CreditKevin Ford
Description of Why This Fish Is Important/Interesting

The Rainbow trout, (also known as the Steelhead trout) is one of the most iconic species in North America. Better yet, worldwide. Rainbow trout have been transplanted worldwide for superior fishing and their wonderful taste. While these species have become highly invasive, their iconic color has become synonymous with fly fishing and even a love for the outdoors in general. This versatile species is found in streams, rivers, and even oceans. Making trout a titan among freshwater fish. Ranging from 1-20+ pounds this migrating fish is hard to outcompete and captures the hearts of many. This legacy makes the rainbow trout the true king of the stream.

Website or Journal Article for More Informationhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/r/rainbow-trout/
Your NameWyatt Stinebaugh