Jul 16, 2025 · Many species of fish originating from tropical and subtropical regions have been introduced into the freshwaters of the Everglades. Most can tolerate low to moderate salinities, …

Feb 5, 2025 · This species is typically found in brackish water lagoons and bays, as well as mangroves, tolerating a wide range of salinities. Occasionally this fish is found several miles offshore.

Feb 6, 2025 · This elongated grayish olive-brown fish appears striped because of the spots on each of its scales on its upper sides. They can grow to over 47 inches and more than 17 pounds, and like to …

Aug 19, 2022 · The middle and bottommost alligator gars pictured above are from the Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery in Mississippi (UF 238407). Florida Museum photos by Zachary Randall.

Feb 5, 2025 · The non-native South Florida populations are popular with many anglers due to the Mayan’s aggressive approach to bait and its feistiness when hooked. Additionally, the species is …

Aug 19, 2022 · The two spotted gars pictured above were both collected in Florida, and are now specimens in the Florida Museum ichthyology collection. Top: UF 238441 Bottom: UF 187802 …

Mar 24, 2025 · The thorny skate is found in marine and brackish waters. This species is a bottom-dweller that is typically found on a variety of substrates including sand, broken shells, gravel, …

Aug 19, 2022 · From top to bottom, the longnose gars pictured above were collected in Florida from the Apalachicola River, the St. John’s River drainage and the Santa Fe river drainage.

May 29, 2025 · The cownose rays prefer shallow, brackish water, but tend to swim at the surface, reducing the risk of humans stepping on them. They are known to school in large groups to migrate …

Jul 14, 2025 · Tides transport salt water into estuaries, mixing with freshwater, thereby allowing mangroves to develop further inland than otherwise possible. Nutrients are transported into …