Minnesota poised to protect 23 species of native fish previously considered throwaways

Minnesota poised to protect 23 species of native fish previously considered throwaways

Source: Star Tribune

12/21/2023

Such species as bowfin, gar, redhorses and buffalo fish perform valuable functions in aquatic ecosystems.

A host of Minnesota's lesser-known fish may get their first protections from over-fishing and will no longer be lumped in with invasive species under state law as something little better than a throwaway catch.

Bowfin

Buffalo, Bigmouth

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