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  Ashy Darter https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3409 Etheostoma Cinereum There are many species of small fish that most people have not heard of. One such species is called the Ashy Darter.  It is also known as the Etheostomas Cinereum   in the scientific community and it belongs to a classification that is called Teleostei . These fish are pretty small and they are typically found in lengths of 6.9 cm. However, they can be found in sizes up to 12 cm. A unique trait of these fish is their large second dorsal fin. The specific population numbers for this species are unknown. It is rare to find this species with their rapid population loss. http://www.kentuckyangling.com/magazine/blue-water-trails-north-fork-cumberland-river/ HABITAT and ROLE The habitat of the Ashy Darter is freshwater pools or rivers with rocks and vegetation. Typically, they are found in river drainages. These are very shallows water with depths between 0 and 2 meters. This small fish is actually found pretty close to t

Asprete https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54823866 Romanichthys Valsanicola There are thousands of species that belong to the fish family. Some species are more rare than others. One extremely rare species is called the Asprete.  It is also known as the  Romanichthys Valsanicola   in the scientific community and it belongs to a classification that is called Teleostei.  It is so rare that conservationists have estimated populations to be around 57 specimens as of 2022. These fish are very small and only get to about 4 inches. Some distinguishable traits of this fish is its 8 or 9 spines on its first dorsal fin and 56-68 scales on its lateral line. Although these fish are extremely rare, they deposit 120-150 eggs! https://www.zenger.news/2020/11/06/65-million-year-old-fish-feared-extinct-filmed-in-romanian-river/ HABITAT and ROLE Aspretes are found in only in a small freshwater area of Romania. It was discovered in 1956 in a river known as the Valsan river. They mainly stay in small

  Zonetail Butterfly Ray https://inaturalist.ca/taxa/101912-Gymnura-poecilura Gymnura Zonura Stingrays are some of the most majestic creatures when it comes to the underwater world. There are many species that belong to the stingray family. One such species is called the Zonetail Butterfly Ray. It is also known as the   Gymnura Zonura  in the scientific community and it belongs to a subclass that is called Elasmobranchii. Like most stingrays, these rays contain venom in their barbed tails. They can be found around the size of 106 cm. Their specific population numbers are not known. https://www.fishbase.se/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=12593&AT=V%C3%B6%C3%B6tsaba-liblikrai HABITAT and ROLE Zonetail Butterfly Rays are found in tropical reef waters of depths in a range of 28 to 37 meters. They are found across the oceans from the East Indian to the Western Central pacific regions. For reference, the countries that surround this region are India, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Sti

  Angular Rough Shark OXYNOTUS CENTRINA Somehow you find yourself diving in the deep Mediterranean waters in a submarine. All of the sudden you see a weird looking fish swim past the porthole that appears to resemble a shark. This is not just any normal shark, it is the terrifying Angular Rough Shark. It is also known as the Oxynotus Centrina in the scientific community and it is a species under the group of fish. While this shark is listed on the endangered species list, their specific population numbers are not known. These species of shark are found in the Mediterranean where they begin their life in a litter of ten to twelve. They grow to an average of 3.3 feet but have been found at lengths up to five feet! Angular Rough Sharks are carnivores that feed on smaller creatures like worms or Mollusks. A distinguishable trait of these species is its flattened head and large dorsal fins.  HABITAT and ROLE Angular Rough Sharks are found in Mediterranean waters at depths as deep as 2,170 f

  Hello! My my name is Michael Scher and I am majoring in Finance and Accounting. My favorite animal is the Bengal Tiger. I am very interested in the preservation of wildlife so our ecosystem remains in balance as well as so future generations have the opportunity to enjoy it. I recently went scuba diving in Maui and I really appreciate seeing the corals and all the fish that live in them. It is sad to see how fast corals are dying.