Just checked the EPA data... Both the Blanchard and Auglaize have abundant
longear... The Blanchard has all 3 of the NW Ohio Noturids (there were
brindleds sampled at every location from mile 54 to 88) and had spotted
sucker sampled from the mouth to the very end... The Auglaize had enough
sucker species that would warrant having a Peterson _on hand_ for ID and a
showing of creek chubsuckers in the extreme headwaters, with horneyhead
chubs sampled at most headwater locations as well. I won't even bother
getting into the abundance of the "usual" stuff.
The headwaters of both are within 20 minutes drive of each other and I'm
familiar with the area (I ran into the worst case of poison ivy I've ever
had along the banks of the Auglaize when I was a kid). This might make for
a nice potential fall trip and get all you "east siders" over here :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Crail" <farmertodd_at_buckeye-express.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- Skinny SRBD
> Ah, now I see what you're getting at. That makes a lot of sense to me. I
> was thinking just subaquatic... Gotta get outta that box ;)
>
> And to be lazy.... Yes, the megalotis in Riley Creek were abundant, but
very
> very very small. It may not support larger sized critters due to it's
size
> (it was one long pool segment where we found them). However, the
Blanchard
> and Auglaize have been calling out to me lately.... ;)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark" <nanfa_at_jonahsaquarium.com>
>
> >
> >
> > I will need to get a wet suit before I snorkle that cool little
> > stream. The SRBD look emaciated. They are full grown fish, but
> > skinny. I think the Clinostomus are able to prey on flying insects,
> > like mosquitos, by jumping out of the water to take them in the air.
> > Their large, upturned mouths are suited to this. The Phoxinus, with
> > their tiny, subterminal mouths, can't do that. That have to compete
> > with everyone else for the subaquatic foods. Even the insects may be
> > scarce below the surface due to limited nutrients in the food chain.
> > Just an idea.
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