Bowfin fish

The bowfin, aka choupique, dogfish, grindle, grinnel, mudfish, mud pike, and swamp trout, hails from the freshwater rivers, lakes, streams, and...

Stout-bodied, nearly cylindrical fish. Dorsal fin extends more than half the length of the back and has more than 45 rays. Tail fin rounded, with hind part of backbone curving into upper part of fin. Head lacks scales. Each nostril has a barbel-like flap. Fins lack spines. Upperparts mottled olive-green, shading to pale green on belly. Dorsal and tail fins dark green with darker bands or bars. Young have a black spot near the upper part of the tail base. This spot can persist in adults.

Aggressive river monsters to scary deep-sea fish.

Can you guess why the bowfin is emerald green? Bowfin or sometimes referred to as “Dogfish” come in a variety of shapes and at times colours. Their bodies are generally cylindrical and eel like in appearance. Normally their sides and back can be olive to brownish in colour with vertical bars for camouflaged pattern. Their … Why is the Bowfin Green? Read More »

Real Bowfin Fish Skull (Amia calva) measuring 5-1/4 inches long by 2-3/4 inches wide - You will receive the one in the photo for $175

Hand drawn diagram of bowfin fish skull.

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