Alaska Blackfish
Dallia pectoralisSummary 1
The Alaska blackfish, Dallia pectoralis, is a fish that grows to 7 in (180 mm) in length. It is elongated and cylindrical, with a dark olive-brown coloration. Four to six dark blotches run vertically along the sides, and the belly is white. The fins have reddish-brown speckles. Once thought to be an herbivore, its primary diet is midges and mosquito insect larvae. Alaska blackfish are found in swamps, ponds, lakes, and streams with vegetation for cover, in tundra...
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