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Examples of fish that live in lakes include alewife, black bullhead, bluegills, brook trout, and brown trout. While each lake has its own unique ecosystem, there are some fish that are commonly found in lakes across the world. Popular examples include bass, trout, and perch.
Some of the most common fish species found in the Great Lakes include lake trout, walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass. The lakes are also home to several species of whitefish, including lake whitefish, which is an important commercial fish species in the region.
Currently, there are about 50,000 known species of fish, with new species being identified every year! Despite the fact that freshwater rivers and lakes represent only about 1 percent of the world's water, more than 41 percent of all fish species are found there.
From the magnificent apex predators to the dainty and elusive species hidden amongst the aquatic plants, these underwater denizens contribute to the rich ecological tapestry of the continent. In this article, we embark on an expedition through the diverse world of North American fish.
Two hundred species of fishes call the Great Lakes home. Some are big. Some are small. Some are so common that just about everyone has heard of them. Some are so rare that only a handful of biologists have ever seen them in the wild. And some are popular to catch and eat, supporting a...more ↓
Discover the vast variety of freshwater fishes of North America, from the popular game fish to the lesser-known species that inhabit our lakes, rivers, and streams. Curious about the difference between the volumes of species? We’ve categorized them for easy reference.
Around 84% of all fish species come under the category of bony fish. 970 of the remaining species that we know of include chimeras, sharks, and rays while 108 are hagfish and lampreys. The Plated Skin Fish became extinct and only the hagfish and lampreys from that category are still alive today.
