Speckled Dace

Fish > Minnows & Daces

The Speckled Dace (Rhinichthys osculus) is arguably the most widespread, ubiquitous native freshwater fish in the American West. Ranging from glacier-fed torrents in the Pacific Northwest to scorching desert springs in the Mojave, this adaptable little minnow owes its...

Prickly Sculpin

Fish > Sculpins

The Prickly Sculpin (Cottus asper) is a robust, well-camouflaged benthic freshwater fish ubiquitous across the diverse river systems and coastal lakes of the Pacific Northwest. Named for the dense covering of tiny, sharp prickles (modified scales) that coat its...

Largescale Sucker

Fish > Suckerfishes & Loaches

The Largescale Sucker (Catostomus macrocheilus) is a widespread, ecologically foundational freshwater fish native to the major river basins of the Pacific Northwest. Dominating the mainstem currents and tranquil backwaters of the Columbia and Fraser river systems,...

Torrent Sculpin

Fish > Sculpins

The Torrent Sculpin (Cottus rhotheus) is a tough, heavy-headed benthic fish built specifically to conquer the fastest, most violent whitewater rapids and rocky riffles of Pacific Northwest river systems. True to its name, this specialized sculpin uses an exceptionally...

Slimy Sculpin

Fish > Sculpins

The Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) is an ecologically vital, bottom-dwelling coldwater fish native to pristine boreal streams and rocky lakes across northern North America and Siberia. Named for its smooth, scale-less skin coated in a thick protective mucus layer,...