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Trash Fish: Underrated Gems of the Waterways

A broad category of undesirable fish, as they are not eaten or killed for sport.

Trash Fish

These include majority of commercial fish catches in freshwater bodies, but are placed at the lowest rung of non-existent fish hierarchical system.

Composition

Composition

Usually found in muddy waters, even targeted by fishermen to kill them or poison the water to exterminate them.

Inhabitation

Inhabitation

Many of these ‘dirt fish’ actually help clean riverbeds, while others are apex predators.

Vital role

The Largescale Sucker thrives in slow-moving rivers and lakes, playing a crucial role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems.

Largescale Sucker

Known for its resilience, the Bowfin can survive in low-oxygen waters, making it a remarkable survivor among fish.

Bowfin

The Bigmouth Buffalo is North America's largest native sucker fish, contributing to the ecological balance of its habitat.

Bigmouth Buffalo

With its prehistoric appearance, the Alligator Gar is a top predator, crucial for controlling fish populations in freshwater systems.

Alligator Gar

Often misunderstood, the Common Carp is a versatile fish that can adapt to a variety of environmental conditions.

Common Carp