Topics Related to Fish

Scientific Name: Lepomis gulosusClassification: Game FishAbundance: Common in shallow reservoirs and slow rivers in the Piedmont and Coastal region of NC.

Scientific Name: Lepomis gibbosusClassification: Game FishAbundance: Reservoirs throughout NC, as well as many coastal rivers.One of the smaller sunfish, the pumpkinseed is a very colorful, chunky fish with a small mouth. Its cheek area has four to eight wavy lines that are often bright blue. The breast and belly are orange to yellow, with lighter-colored sides in a variety of bright colors. The ear flap is black but has an orange-red spot on the outer margin that is often bordered in white.

Scientific Name: Stizostedion vitreumClassification:  Game FishAbundance: Common in several reservoirs in the Piedmont and Mountain regions of NC

Scientific Name: Esox masquinongyClassification:  Game FishAbundance: Inhabit the New, Nolichucky, and French Broad Rivers, as well as a few reservoirs in western NC.

Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpioClassification:  Nongame FishAbundance: Common throughout the state

Scientific Name: Esox nigerClassification:  Game FishAbundance: Commonly found in slow-flowing streams, lakes and swamps of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.

Scientific Name: Amia calvaClassification:  Nongame FishAbundance: Common in the Coastal rivers of NC.

Scientific Name: Moxostoma robustumClassification: State EndangeredAbundance: Rare (dark area)

Scientific Name: Morone chrysopsClassification: Game FishAbundance: Large reservoirs in the Mountain and Piedmont region of NC. 

Scientific Name: Moxostoma sp.Classification: Federal Candidate for Listing, State Threatened