Project to Revise the Kansas Fish Book
Webpage updated periodically. Latest update: 10 March 2013.
"Kansas Fishes"
This website summarizes a project to publish an updated Kansas fish book. The first state fish book was published by Frank Cross in 1967, and it was revised in 1975 and 1995 by Frank Cross and Joe Collins. Our intent is twofold. One goal is to provide an updated, semi-technical reference and keys to the fishes of Kansas. We have learned much about Kansas fishes since the 1995 edition, and there are more species known to occur in the state. Our second intention is to honor Frank Cross as a memorial to the state's preeminent ichthyologist, who passed away in 2001. A biography was published in a special edition of the Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science in 2002 (K.A. Moots. 2002. Frank Bernard Cross -- "[A] gentle person, whose thoughtful guidance has touched us all." Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science 105(3-4):258-273.). The biography will be reprinted in the book. The book will be published by the University Press of Kansas in early 2014.
Given the number of species now occurring in Kansas and the workloads most of us face in our professions, we solicited contributions from 47 authors, who wrote species accounts in a standard format, with authorship assigned to each account rather than the book. Some authors knew or worked with Frank. Some are simply familiar with his work or share his fondness for Great Plains species. A draft, Word-generated sample account for the River Shiner submitted with our proposal illustrates what the final accounts will generally look like. An example of how "mini accounts" might look for species occurring on the Great Plains north of the Red River not native to Kansas but to be watched for is also provided for the purposes of illustration. All of these species will be included in the dichotomous key. Organizing Committee members have written species accounts and introductory sections on the history of Kansas ichthyology, conservation, and fish anatomy and physiology. A dichotomous key, with line drawings to illustrate key points, will cover fishes in Kansas and adjacent areas. Color illustrations by Joe Tomelleri are completed or being prepared for each species, some with multiple illustrations (e.g., male-female pairs and adult-juvenile pairs). Maps with symbols on streams have been compiled by the organizing committee through the Kansas Aquatic Gap Project.
This project was organized during 2010-2012, with the contract signed with the Press in September 2012. Authors submitted draft species accounts to the committee for review (style, insights on the species in Kansas, length, etc.). The manuscript was completed in February 2013. Working with the copyeditor and production team at the Press will occur during the spring and summer. The projected publication date is early 2014. All royalties will be donated in Frank's name to a student scholarship fund with the Kansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. To maintain a reasonable retail price for the book, costs are being underwritten by several entities listed below, and others are being added during spring and early summer 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Eberle (meberle@fhsu.edu). A list of species is provided below with names of the authors for each species account.
Kansas Fishes Organizing Committee:
- Donald Distler, Wichita State University
- Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
- David Edds, Emporia State University
- Keith Gido, Kansas State University
- Steve Haslouer, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Don Huggins, Kansas Biological Survey
- Tom Mosher, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Bill Stark, Fort Hays State University
- Joe Tomelleri, americanfishes.com
- Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
- Ed Wiley, University of Kansas
Authors:
List of Authors (through 10 March 2013):
- Janice Albers, US Geological Survey, Missouri
- Hank Bart, Tulane University, Louisiana
- Kevin Bestgen, Colorado State University
- Tim Bonner, Texas State University
- Shannon Brewer, Oklahoma State University
- Nate Cathcart, Kansas State University
- Julie Claussen, Illinois Natural History Survey
- Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
- Matt Combes, Missouri Department of Conservation
- Mike Doosey, Tulane University, Louisiana
- Tony and Alice Echelle, Oklahoma State University
- Jeff Falke, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska
- Jane Fencl, Kansas State University
- Linda Fuselier, Antioch College, Ohio
- David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
- Jason Goeckler, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism
- Chad Hargrave, Sam Houston State University, Texas
- Sean Hitchman, Kansas State University
- Jordan Hofmeier, Fort Hays State University, Kansas
- Andy Jansen, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Eric Johnson, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Jim Lamer, Kibbe Field Station, Western Illinois University
- Jim Long, Oklahoma State University
- Brad Loveless, Westar Energy, Kansas
- Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy, Kansas
- Nick Mandrak, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ontario
- Erika Martin, Kansas State University
- Bill Matthews, University of Oklahoma
- Rick Mayden, St. Louis University, Missouri
- Kate Moots, University of Guam
- Reid Morehouse, Oklahoma State University
- Craig Paukert, USGS, University of Missouri
- Josh Perkin, Kansas State University
- Mark Pyron, Ball State University, Indiana
- Jake Schaefer, University of Southern Mississippi
- Randy Schultz, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Josh Sherwood, Illinois Natural History Survey
- Zac Stark, Emporia State University, Kansas
- David R. Stewart, Oklahoma State University
- Chris Taylor, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington
- Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
- Michi Tobler, Oklahoma State University
- Mark Wildhaber, US Geological Survey, Missouri
- Chris Wilkinson, California Department of Water Resources
- Lance Williams, University of Texas at Tyler
- Marsha Williams, University of Texas at Tyler
Pledges of Underwriting Support:
List of Pledged Contributors (other agencies, universities, and organizations processing requests):
- American Fisheries Society, Kansas Chapter
- Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas
- Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
- Kansas Biological Survey
- Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
- Pittsburg State University
- US Fish and Wildlife Service (Manhattan, Kansas)
- Westar Energy, Topeka, Kansas
Draft Glossary
Species Accounts
Authors who have requested or written a species account are noted (subject to change).
FE = federally endangered, SE = state endangered, FT = federally threatened, ST = state threatened
SINC = state species in need of conservation
"probably extinct" = species native to Kansas but not collected since 1950
"waif" = occasional native visitor to Kansas waters, but does not normally reproduce in the state
"catadromous" = spawns in the ocean and migrates up rivers before returning to the ocean to spawn
"nonnative" = native to North America but not Kansas, "exotic" = not native to North America
Petromyzontidae, Lampreys
Ichthyomyzon castaneus, Chestnut Lamprey [ST], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Account also mentions Ichthyomyzon unicuspis, Silver Lamprey
Acipenseridae, Sturgeons
Acipenser fulvescens, Lake Sturgeon [SINC], Jim Lamer, Western Illinois University
Scaphirhynchus albus, Pallid Sturgeon [FE, SE], Mark Wildhaber, US Geological Survey
Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Mark Wildhaber, US Geological Survey
Polyodontidae, Paddlefishes
Polyodon spathula, Paddlefish, Craig Paukert, USGS, University of Missouri
Lepisosteidae, Gars
Lepisosteus oculatus, Spotted Gar, Don Huggins, Kansas Biological Survey
Lepisosteus osseus, Longnose Gar, Don Huggins, Kansas Biological Survey
Lepisosteus platostomus, Shortnose Gar, Don Huggins, Kansas Biological Survey
Amiidae, Bowfins
Amia calva, Bowfin [possibly extinct], Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
Hiodontidae, Mooneyes
Hiodon alosoides, Goldeye, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Hiodon tergisus, Mooneye, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Anguillidae, Freshwater Eels
Anguilla rostrata, American Eel [catadromous], Tom Mosher, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Clupeidae, Herrings
Alosa chrysochloris, Skipjack Herring, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Dorosoma cepedianum, Gizzard Shad, David Edds, Emporia State University
Cyprinidae, Minnows
Campostoma anomalum, Central Stoneroller, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Carassius auratus, Goldfish [exotic], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Chrosomus erythrogaster, Southern Redbelly Dace [SINC], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Ctenopharyngodon idella, Grass Carp [exotic], David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
Account also mentions Mylopharyngodon piceus, Black Carp [exotic]
Cyprinella camura, Bluntface Shiner, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Cyprinella lutrensis, Red Shiner, Bill Matthews, University of Oklahoma
Cyprinella spiloptera, Spotfin Shiner [SINC], Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Cyprinus carpio, Common Carp [exotic], Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Erimystax x-punctatus, Gravel Chub [SINC], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Hybognathus argyritis, Western Silvery Minnow [ST], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Hybognathus hankinsoni, Brassy Minnow [SINC], Jeff Falke, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Hybognathus placitus, Plains Minnow [ST], Chris Taylor, US Fish and Wildlife Service and
Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Hybopsis amblops, Bigeye Chub [probably extinct], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Silver Carp [exotic], Tom Mosher, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, Bighead Carp [exotic], Tom Mosher, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Luxilus cardinalis, Cardinal Shiner [SINC], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Luxilus chrysocephalus, Striped Shiner [SINC], Michi Tobler and Reid Morehouse, Oklahoma State University
Luxilus cornutus, Common Shiner [SINC], Nate Cathcart, Kansas State University
Lythrurus umbratilis, Redfin Shiner, Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
Macrhybopsis gelida, Sturgeon Chub [ST], Janice Albers, US Geological Survey
Macrhybopsis hyostoma, Shoal Chub [ST], Josh Perkin, Kansas State University
Macrhybopsis meeki, Sicklefin Chub [SE], Janice Albers, US Geological Survey
Macrhybopsis storeriana, Silver Chub [SE], Nick Mandrak, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Macrhybopsis tetranema, Peppered Chub [SE], Josh Perkin, Kansas State University
Account also mentions Macrhybopsis australis, Prairie Chub [probably introduced in Cimarron River]
Nocomis asper, Redspot Chub [ST], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Nocomis biguttatus, Hornyhead Chub [ST], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Notemigonus crysoleucas, Golden Shiner, Erika Martin, Kansas State University
Account also mentions Scardinius erythrophthalmus, Rudd [exotic; rarely encountered]
Notropis atherinoides, Emerald Shiner, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Notropis bairdi, Red River Shiner [nonnative], Chris Taylor, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Notropis blennius, River Shiner [SINC], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis boops, Bigeye Shiner [SINC], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis buchanani, Ghost Shiner, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey and
Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis dorsalis, Bigmouth Shiner, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis girardi, Arkansas River Shiner [FT, SE; possibly extinct],
Jordan Hofmeier and Bill Stark, Fort Hays State University
Notropis heterolepis, Blacknose Shiner [extinct], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis nubilus, Ozark Minnow [SINC], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Notropis percobromus, Carmine Shiner, Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
Notropis shumardi, Silverband Shiner [ST; possibly extinct], Tim Bonner, Texas State University
Notropis stramineus, Sand Shiner, David Edds Emporia State University
Notropis topeka, Topeka Shiner [ST, FE], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Notropis volucellus, Mimic Shiner, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Opsopoeodus emiliae, Pugnose Minnow [probably extinct], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Phenacobius mirabilis, Suckermouth Minnow, Kevin Bestgen, Colorado State University
Pimephales notatus, Bluntnose Minnow, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Pimephales promelas, Fathead Minnow, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Pimephales tenellus, Slim Minnow, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Pimephales vigilax, Bullhead Minnow, Mark Pyron, Ball State University
Platygobio gracilis, Flathead Chub [ST], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Rhinichthys obtusus, Western Blacknose Dace [SINC], Bill Stark, Fort Hays State University and
Zac Stark, Emporia State University
Semotilus atromaculatus, Creek Chub, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Catostomidae, Suckers
Carpiodes carpio, River Carpsucker, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Carpiodes cyprinus, Quillback, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Carpiodes velifer, Highfin Carpsucker [SINC], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Catostomus commersonii, White Sucker, Linda Fuselier, Antioch College, Ohio
Cycleptus elongatus, Blue Sucker [SINC], Lance Williams, University of Texas at Tyler
Hypentelium nigricans, Northern Hog Sucker [SINC], Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Ictiobus bubalus, Smallmouth Buffalo, Hank Bart and Mike Doosey, Tulane University
Ictiobus cyprinellus, Bigmouth Buffalo, Hank Bart and Mike Doosey, Tulane University
Ictiobus niger, Black Buffalo, Hank Bart and Mike Doosey, Tulane University
Minytrema melanops, Spotted Sucker [SINC], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Moxostoma carinatum, River Redhorse [SINC], Chad Hargrave, Sam Houston State University
Moxostoma duquesnei, Black Redhorse [SINC], Chad Hargrave, Sam Houston State University
Moxostoma erythrurum, Golden Redhorse, Linda Fuselier, Antioch College, Ohio
Moxostoma pisolabrum, Pealip Redhorse, Linda Fuselier, Antioch College, Ohio
Includes Moxostoma macrolepidotum, Shorthead Redhorse
Ictaluridae, North American Catfishes
Ameiurus melas, Black Bullhead, Matt Combes, Missouri Department of Conservation
Ameiurus natalis, Yellow Bullhead, Matt Combes, Missouri Department of Conservation
Ameiurus nebulosus, Brown Bullhead [nonnative], Matt Combes, Missouri Department of Conservation
Ictalurus furcatus, Blue Catfish, Jason Goeckler, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Ictalurus punctatus, Channel Catfish, David R. Stewart, Oklahoma State University
Noturus exilis, Slender Madtom, Jane Fencl, Kansas State University
Noturus flavus, Stonecat, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Noturus gyrinus, Tadpole Madtom [SINC], Lance Williams, University of Texas at Tyler
Noturus miurus, Brindled Madtom [SINC], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Noturus nocturnus, Freckled Madtom, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Noturus placidus, Neosho Madtom [FT, ST], Mark Wildhaber, US Geological Survey
Pylodictis olivaris, Flathead Catfish, Linda Fuselier, Antioch College, Ohio
Esocidae, Pikes
Esox lucius, Northern Pike [nonnative], Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
Osmeridae, Smelts
Osmerus mordax, Rainbow Smelt [nonnative waif], Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Salmonidae, Trouts and Salmons
Oncorhynchus mykiss, Rainbow Trout [nonnative], Chris Wilkinson, California Department of Water Resources
Salmo trutta, Brown Trout [exotic], Chris Wilkinson, California Department of Water Resources
Lotidae, Cuskfishes
Lota lota, Burbot [waif], Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
Atherinopsidae, New World Silversides
Labidesthes sicculus, Brook Silverside, Eric Johnson, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Menidia audens, Mississippi Silverside [nonnative], Eric Johnson, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Fundulidae, Topminnows
Fundulus catenatus, Northern Studfish [waif?], Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
Fundulus zebrinus (including F. kansae), Plains Killifish, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Fundulus notatus, Blackstripe Topminnow, Jake Schaefer, University of Southern Mississippi
Fundulus olivaceous, Blackspotted Topminnow Jake Schaefer, University of Southern Mississippi
Fundulus sciadicus, Plains Topminnow [waif?], Kevin Bestgen, Colorado State University
Poeciliidae, Livebearers
Gambusia affinis, Western Mosquitofish [nonnative], Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
Cyprinodontidae, Pupfishes
Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis, Red River Pupfish [nonnative], Tony and Alice Echelle, Oklahoma State University
Cottidae, Sculpins
Cottus carolinae, Banded Sculpin [SINC], Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Moronidae, Temperate Basses
Morone americana, White Perch [nonnative], Tom Mosher, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Morone chrysops, White Bass, Randy Schultz, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Morone mississippiensis, Yellow Bass, David Edds, Emporia State University
Morone saxatilis, Striped Bass [nonnative], Randy Schultz, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Centrarchidae, Sunfishes
Ambloplites rupestris, Rock Bass [nonnative], Jane Fencl, Kansas State University
Lepomis cyanellus, Green Sunfish, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Lepomis gulosus, Warmouth, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Lepomis humilis, Orangespotted Sunfish, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Lepomis macrochirus, Bluegill, Josh Sherwood, Illinois Natural History Survey
Lepomis megalotis, Longear Sunfish, Chris Taylor, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Lepomis microlophus, Redear Sunfish [nonnative], Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Micropterus dolomieu, Smallmouth Bass, Shannon Brewer, Oklahoma State University
Micropterus punctulatus, Spotted Bass, Jim Long, Oklahoma State University
Micropterus salmoides, Largemouth Bass, Julie Claussen, Illinois Natural History Survey
Pomoxis annularis, White Crappie, Brad Loveless, Westar Energy
Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Black Crappie [nonnative], Jim Triplett, Pittsburg State University
Percidae, Perches
Etheostoma blennioides, Greenside Darter [SINC], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Etheostoma chlorosoma, Bluntnose Darter [SINC], Bill Stark, Fort Hays State University and
Zac Stark, Emporia State University
Etheostoma cragini, Arkansas Darter [ST], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Etheostoma flabellare, Fantail Darter, David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
Etheostoma gracile, Slough Darter [SINC], Lance Williams, University of Texas at Tyler
Etheostoma microperca, Least Darter [waif?], Chad Hargrave, Sam Houston State University
Etheostoma mihileze, Sunburst Darter [SINC], Rick Mayden, Saint Louis University
Etheostoma nigrum, Johnny Darter [SINC], Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Etheostoma spectabile, Orangethroat Darter, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Etheostoma spectabile pulchellum, Plains Orangethroat Darter
Etheostoma spectabile spectabile, Northern Orangethroat Darter
Etheostoma spectabile squamosum, Plateau Orangethroat Darter
Etheostoma teddyroosevelt, Highland Darter [SINC], Jordan Hofmeier, Fort Hays State University
= E. stigmaeum, Speckled Darter
Etheostoma whipplei, Redfin Darter [SINC], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Etheostoma zonale, Banded Darter [SINC], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Perca flavescens, Yellow Perch, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Percina copelandi, Channel Darter, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
Percina caprodes fulvitaenia, Ozark Logperch, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
Percina maculata, Blackside Darter [ST], Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Percina phoxocephala, Slenderhead Darter, David Edds, Emporia State University
Percina shumardi, River Darter [SINC], Tim Bonner, Texas State University
Sander canadensis, Sauger, Chris Mammoliti, Westar Energy
Sander vitreus, Walleye (includes saugeye hybrid), Andy Jansen, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Sciaenidae, Drums
Aplodinotus grunniens, Freshwater Drum, Sean Hitchman, Kansas State University
Mini-accounts for Nearby Plains Species to Watch for
1) Petromyzontidae, Ichthyomyzon unicuspis, Silver Lamprey (included with Chestnut Lamprey),
Jason Luginbill, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
2) Clupeidae, Alosa pseudoharengus, Alewife, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
3) Clupeidae, Dorosoma petenense, Threadfin Shad, David Edds, Emporia State University
4-5) Cyprinidae, Chrosomus eos, Northern Redbelly Dace and C. neogaeus, Finescale Dace,
Nick Mandrak, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
6) Cyprinidae, Couesius plumbeus, Lake Chub, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
7) Cyprinidae, Cyprinella venusta, Blacktail Shiner, David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
8) Cyprinidae, Macrhybopsis australis, Prairie Chub (included with Peppered Chub)
[possibly introduced in Cimarron River], Josh Perkin, Kansas State University
9) Cyprinidae, Margariscus margarita nachtriebi, Northern Pearl Dace, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
10) Cyprinidae, Mylopharyngodon piceus, Black Carp [exotic] (included with Ctenopharyngodon idella, Grass Carp),
David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
11) Cyprinidae, Notropis hudsonius, Spottail Shiner, Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
12) Cyprinidae, Notropis potteri, Chub Shiner, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
13) Cyprinidae, Notropis wickliffi, Channel Shiner, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
14) Cyprinidae,Rhinichthys cataractae, Longnose Dace, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
15) Cyprinidae, Scardineus erythrophthalmus, Rudd [exotic] (included with Notemigonus crysoleucas, Golden Shiner),
Erika Martin, Kansas State University
16-17) Catostomidae, Catostomus catostomus, Longnose Sucker and C. platyrhynchus, Mountain Sucker,
Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
18) Esocidae, Esox americana vermiculatus, Grass Pickerel, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
19) Esocidae, Esox masquinongy, Muskellunge, Donald Cloutman, Bemidji State University (retired)
20) Esocidae, Esox niger, Chain Pickerel, David Gillette, University of North Carolina-Ashville
21) Umbridae, Umbra limi, Central Mudminnow, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
22) Salmonidae, Oncorhynchus clarkii, Cutthroat Trout, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
23) Salmonidae, Salvelinus fontinalis, Brook Charr, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
24) Percopsidae, Percopsis omiscomaycus, Trout-perch, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
25) Fundulidae, Fundulus diaphanus menona, Western Banded Killifish, Jeremy Tiemann, IL Natural History Survey
26) Gasterosteidae, Culaea inconstans, Brook Stickleback, Mark Eberle, Fort Hays State University
27) Centrarchidae, Lepomis gibbosus, Pumpkinseed, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
28) Centrarchidae, Lepomis miniatus, Redspotted Sunfish, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
29) Percidae, Etheostoma exile, Iowa Darter, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey
30) Percidae, Percina macrolepida, Bigscale Logperch, Jeremy Tiemann, Illinois Natural History Survey