Chewy
@sturgeonpower.bsky.social
I post about fish I'm learning about! 26 she/they totally normal about sturgeon
#FISH OF THE DAY: Redtail catfish! Native to the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo river basins in South America, this slow moving bottom dweller is an opportunistic feeder, eating anything they can fit in their large mouths. They are a prized food fish and also a popular sport fish.
February 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Redtail catfish! Native to the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo river basins in South America, this slow moving bottom dweller is an opportunistic feeder, eating anything they can fit in their large mouths. They are a prized food fish and also a popular sport fish.
#FISH OF THE DAY: French Angelfish! Forming bonded pairs when they are young, this fish mates for life and protects it's territory with it's mate. They often tend "cleaning stations," where they clean and eat ectoparasites off a variety of other fish.
February 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: French Angelfish! Forming bonded pairs when they are young, this fish mates for life and protects it's territory with it's mate. They often tend "cleaning stations," where they clean and eat ectoparasites off a variety of other fish.
#FISH OF THE DAY: Longhorn Cowfish! Related to boxfish, this fish reaches lengths of 18 inches. They have a unique way of swimming, called ostraciiform locomotion, which makes them look as if they are hovering in the water. They release toxins into the water when stressed, and have poisonous flesh.
February 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Longhorn Cowfish! Related to boxfish, this fish reaches lengths of 18 inches. They have a unique way of swimming, called ostraciiform locomotion, which makes them look as if they are hovering in the water. They release toxins into the water when stressed, and have poisonous flesh.
#FISH OF THE DAY: Great Hammerhead! 1 of 9 hammerhead species, this fish is the largest, reaching lengths of 20ft. Often fished for their large fins that are illegally sold, they are critically endangered and have a mortality rate of 90% when caught.
February 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Great Hammerhead! 1 of 9 hammerhead species, this fish is the largest, reaching lengths of 20ft. Often fished for their large fins that are illegally sold, they are critically endangered and have a mortality rate of 90% when caught.
#FISH OF THE DAY: Humpback anglerfish! Living in the deep sea, these fish have large mouths and stomachs, allowing them to swallow any prey they come across. The light on its head is filled with bacteria that glow in the dark, and its used to attract both food and potential mates.
February 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Humpback anglerfish! Living in the deep sea, these fish have large mouths and stomachs, allowing them to swallow any prey they come across. The light on its head is filled with bacteria that glow in the dark, and its used to attract both food and potential mates.
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#NewSpecies!
New rock gecko from #thailand just rocked in:
Cnemaspis enneaporus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/9A67AE1B-...
Publication: doi.org/10.3897/zook...
#ZooKeys #CnemaspisEnneaporus
#FAIRdata
#OA #biology #taxonomy #biodiversity #nature #conservation #herps #reptiles #gecko #rockgecko
New rock gecko from #thailand just rocked in:
Cnemaspis enneaporus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/9A67AE1B-...
Publication: doi.org/10.3897/zook...
#ZooKeys #CnemaspisEnneaporus
#FAIRdata
#OA #biology #taxonomy #biodiversity #nature #conservation #herps #reptiles #gecko #rockgecko
February 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#NewSpecies!
New rock gecko from #thailand just rocked in:
Cnemaspis enneaporus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/9A67AE1B-...
Publication: doi.org/10.3897/zook...
#ZooKeys #CnemaspisEnneaporus
#FAIRdata
#OA #biology #taxonomy #biodiversity #nature #conservation #herps #reptiles #gecko #rockgecko
New rock gecko from #thailand just rocked in:
Cnemaspis enneaporus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/9A67AE1B-...
Publication: doi.org/10.3897/zook...
#ZooKeys #CnemaspisEnneaporus
#FAIRdata
#OA #biology #taxonomy #biodiversity #nature #conservation #herps #reptiles #gecko #rockgecko
#FISH OF THE DAY: Zebra Shark! Once thought to be two different species, this fish starts out with black and white stripes when they are young that fade as they age. Very docile, they spend most of their time resting on the seafloor and typically eat small fish and crustaceans.
February 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Zebra Shark! Once thought to be two different species, this fish starts out with black and white stripes when they are young that fade as they age. Very docile, they spend most of their time resting on the seafloor and typically eat small fish and crustaceans.
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Single line sturgeon for today's #SundayFishSketch. I've been sketching a lot of sturgeon lately.
February 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Single line sturgeon for today's #SundayFishSketch. I've been sketching a lot of sturgeon lately.
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Timeline cleanse!
Most sharks swim constantly so they can breathe, but some can rest on the bottom and pump water over their gills.
And some of the ones that rest on the bottom like to do that together.
Most sharks swim constantly so they can breathe, but some can rest on the bottom and pump water over their gills.
And some of the ones that rest on the bottom like to do that together.
a group of blue sharks swimming in the ocean
ALT: a group of blue sharks swimming in the ocean
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Timeline cleanse!
Most sharks swim constantly so they can breathe, but some can rest on the bottom and pump water over their gills.
And some of the ones that rest on the bottom like to do that together.
Most sharks swim constantly so they can breathe, but some can rest on the bottom and pump water over their gills.
And some of the ones that rest on the bottom like to do that together.
NOT #FISH OF THE DAY: Baiji! One of the first species of dolphins to possibly go extinct due to human actions, this mammal is native to the Yangtze River in China. With squinty eyes and poor eyesight, they relied on enhanced acoustic abilities to see and navigate.
February 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NOT #FISH OF THE DAY: Baiji! One of the first species of dolphins to possibly go extinct due to human actions, this mammal is native to the Yangtze River in China. With squinty eyes and poor eyesight, they relied on enhanced acoustic abilities to see and navigate.
NOT FISH OF THE DAY: Chambered Nautilus! Related to squids and octopuses, this cephalopod ages extremely slow compared to its cousins, living up to 20 years! The biggest threat to this species is overharvest due to the large international market for their beautiful shells.
February 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
NOT FISH OF THE DAY: Chambered Nautilus! Related to squids and octopuses, this cephalopod ages extremely slow compared to its cousins, living up to 20 years! The biggest threat to this species is overharvest due to the large international market for their beautiful shells.
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#NewSpecies!
New marine goby from #taiwan:
Callogobius aquilus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/03BF244D-9543-FFB8-33D7-2193FE85F892
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.16
#Zootaxa #CallogobiusAquilus
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #nature #conservation #fish #TeamFish #ichthyology #goby
New marine goby from #taiwan:
Callogobius aquilus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/03BF244D-9543-FFB8-33D7-2193FE85F892
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.16
#Zootaxa #CallogobiusAquilus
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #nature #conservation #fish #TeamFish #ichthyology #goby
January 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
#NewSpecies!
New marine goby from #taiwan:
Callogobius aquilus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/03BF244D-9543-FFB8-33D7-2193FE85F892
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.16
#Zootaxa #CallogobiusAquilus
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #nature #conservation #fish #TeamFish #ichthyology #goby
New marine goby from #taiwan:
Callogobius aquilus
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/03BF244D-9543-FFB8-33D7-2193FE85F892
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.16
#Zootaxa #CallogobiusAquilus
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #nature #conservation #fish #TeamFish #ichthyology #goby
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#NewSpecies!
New rove beetle from #china just roved by:
Hesperus pengi
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/612C87D2-185E-FFE0-EEFC-27C3FEFAAB1B
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5474.5.6
#Zootaxa #HesperusPengi
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #conservation #entomology #insects #beetles #rovebeetles
New rove beetle from #china just roved by:
Hesperus pengi
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/612C87D2-185E-FFE0-EEFC-27C3FEFAAB1B
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5474.5.6
#Zootaxa #HesperusPengi
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #conservation #entomology #insects #beetles #rovebeetles
January 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
#NewSpecies!
New rove beetle from #china just roved by:
Hesperus pengi
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/612C87D2-185E-FFE0-EEFC-27C3FEFAAB1B
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5474.5.6
#Zootaxa #HesperusPengi
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #conservation #entomology #insects #beetles #rovebeetles
New rove beetle from #china just roved by:
Hesperus pengi
Treatment: treatment.plazi.org/id/612C87D2-185E-FFE0-EEFC-27C3FEFAAB1B
Publication: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5474.5.6
#Zootaxa #HesperusPengi
#FAIRdata
#biodiversity #conservation #entomology #insects #beetles #rovebeetles
#FISH OF THE DAY: Australian Ghost Shark! Belonging to a family called 'Chimaera' that branched off from sharks, this fish uses its long snout to search the sand for food. Equipped with a dangerous spine on its first dorsal fin, it uses this spine to protect itself from predators.
January 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Australian Ghost Shark! Belonging to a family called 'Chimaera' that branched off from sharks, this fish uses its long snout to search the sand for food. Equipped with a dangerous spine on its first dorsal fin, it uses this spine to protect itself from predators.
#FISH OF THE DAY: Sawfish! There are 5 species of sawfish, the largest growing up to 23 feet in length! They may look like sharks, but they are actually a type of ray, and their long rostrum is equipped with razor-sharp rostral teeth and sensitive pores.
January 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Sawfish! There are 5 species of sawfish, the largest growing up to 23 feet in length! They may look like sharks, but they are actually a type of ray, and their long rostrum is equipped with razor-sharp rostral teeth and sensitive pores.
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"Numbers of threatened species are probably higher than we know. It's very challenging but it's not hopeless."
Ian Harrison, Co-Chair Freshwater Conservation Committee, IUCN Species Survival Commission
Dive into the IUCN's global freshwater assessment 👇
https://shoalconservation.org/global-freshwa…
Ian Harrison, Co-Chair Freshwater Conservation Committee, IUCN Species Survival Commission
Dive into the IUCN's global freshwater assessment 👇
https://shoalconservation.org/global-freshwa…
January 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
"Numbers of threatened species are probably higher than we know. It's very challenging but it's not hopeless."
Ian Harrison, Co-Chair Freshwater Conservation Committee, IUCN Species Survival Commission
Dive into the IUCN's global freshwater assessment 👇
https://shoalconservation.org/global-freshwa…
Ian Harrison, Co-Chair Freshwater Conservation Committee, IUCN Species Survival Commission
Dive into the IUCN's global freshwater assessment 👇
https://shoalconservation.org/global-freshwa…
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Here is a moment of peace for your timeline.
Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
January 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Here is a moment of peace for your timeline.
Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Little River, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Freshwater fish painting in my sketchbook. Largemouth bass, bluegill, and spotted gar 🎣
January 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Freshwater fish painting in my sketchbook. Largemouth bass, bluegill, and spotted gar 🎣
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Well...heres a silly sturgeon painting for y'all
Many thanks to @solomonrdavid.bsky.social for sharing the picture of the sturgeon
Many thanks to @solomonrdavid.bsky.social for sharing the picture of the sturgeon
January 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Well...heres a silly sturgeon painting for y'all
Many thanks to @solomonrdavid.bsky.social for sharing the picture of the sturgeon
Many thanks to @solomonrdavid.bsky.social for sharing the picture of the sturgeon
#FISH OF THE DAY: Whale shark! This carpet shark is the largest extant fish in the world, reaching lengths up to 40 ft. Unlike other carpet sharks, this fish lives in the open ocean and filter feeds. Whale sharks have tiny teeth that cover their eyes to protect them from the ocean
January 29, 2025 at 1:54 AM
#FISH OF THE DAY: Whale shark! This carpet shark is the largest extant fish in the world, reaching lengths up to 40 ft. Unlike other carpet sharks, this fish lives in the open ocean and filter feeds. Whale sharks have tiny teeth that cover their eyes to protect them from the ocean
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sturgiieeeeee 🧪💕
Offering a brief reprieve from the crushing anti-science news with this juvenile sturgeon.
Hang in there friends!🧪🐟
Hang in there friends!🧪🐟
January 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
sturgiieeeeee 🧪💕
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To be fair, Titus (as you know), some sturgeon “fly” without wings 😮😎👍
📸Rob Sabatini
📸Rob Sabatini
January 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
To be fair, Titus (as you know), some sturgeon “fly” without wings 😮😎👍
📸Rob Sabatini
📸Rob Sabatini
FISH OF THE DAY: American Paddlefish! Growing up to 7 feet in length, the American Paddlefish has a long, paddle like rostrum that hold their taste buds. They only feed on plankton and have a cartilaginous body like a shark, swimming in our rivers for over 300 million years!
January 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
FISH OF THE DAY: American Paddlefish! Growing up to 7 feet in length, the American Paddlefish has a long, paddle like rostrum that hold their taste buds. They only feed on plankton and have a cartilaginous body like a shark, swimming in our rivers for over 300 million years!
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Here's a picture of an earwig I found recently. She's nocturnal, and sleeping in her nest with her eggs. She will protect and nurture them until they're big enough to fend for themselves. These guys are one of my favorite insects :)
Remember to have compassion and patience for those around you.
Remember to have compassion and patience for those around you.
January 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Here's a picture of an earwig I found recently. She's nocturnal, and sleeping in her nest with her eggs. She will protect and nurture them until they're big enough to fend for themselves. These guys are one of my favorite insects :)
Remember to have compassion and patience for those around you.
Remember to have compassion and patience for those around you.