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How to Identify Extinct Fish in Michigan From the DNR

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is a government agency committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The Michigan division of the DNR is responsible for the stewardship of the state's natural resources and for the provision of outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing. Michigan waters include approximately 146 kinds of fish, ranging from small minnow species to giant sturgeon. Unfortunately, some species of fish in Michigan have become extinct over the years. The Endangered Species Program of the Michigan DNR maintains a list of endangered, threatened, probably extirpated, and extinct animal species in the state.

Instructions

  1. Determine Extinction Status of Fish Native to Michigan

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      Go to website of Michigan DNR. (See reference.)

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      Select "Fishing" from the menu on the left. This will open the Fishing menu on the left.

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      Select "Fish Identification."

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      Click on the link for "Michigan Fish and Their Common Names." This link will open a .pdf file that includes the names of all of the fish located in Michigan waters. This list features the common name, scientific name and localized name of Michigan fish. The current status of the fish is indicated by a letter or letters in parentheses after the fish name.

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      Look for fish names with an "Ex" after the name. These fish are considered extinct in the state of Michigan.

    Identify Characteristics of Extinct Fish

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      Determine the characteristics of extinct fish in the state of Michigan waters by returning to the Michigan DNR website.

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      Select "Fishing" from the navigation menu.

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      Go to "ID Your Fish" under "Fish Identification" in the navigation menu of the website. This link will take you to the fish identification database that is connected to the Michigan DNR.

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      Click on the link for the fish name in question that you believe to be extinct.

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      Review the pictures and identifying characteristics of the fish and determine if your fish meets these criteria.

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