Alligator gar, Atractosteus spatula

Paddlefish, Polyodon spathula

Pirateperch, Aphredoderus sayanus

Razorback sucker, Xyrauchen texanus

Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides

Bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus

Longear sunfish, Lepomis megalotis, Male

Pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus, Male

Bluehead shiner, Pteronotropis hubbsi, male above

A highly endangered species due to the construction of dams and the introduction of exotic species

Originally found throughout much of eastern US and extreme southern Canada but widely stocked as a game fish outside of its native range.

Locally distributed in Red and Ouachita River drainages, southern AK, LA, and northeast TX.