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Species We Protect: Fish

Learn about some of the important species of fish that live in Texas rivers, lakes and streams.

Guadalupe BassGuadalupe Bass © Johnny Quiroz
Guadalupe Bass

Generally green with black markings, the Guadalupe bass is smaller than other black bass, the largest individuals weighing only around 3.5 pounds. Learn more

Leon Springs pupfishThe small Leon Springs pupfish is vanishing from its historic range. Diamond Y Spring Preserve contains the last of its natural habitat. © John Karges/The Nature Conservancy
Leon Springs Pupfish

Growing only two inches long, the Leon Springs Pupfish is a small, rare fish found only in Pecos County, Texas. Learn more

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