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Amia crassiceps (Garman).
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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Inquisitive in nature, Bowfin will often swim over to investigate once they detect you in their territory. They seem to lose interest easily though, so you've got to take advantage of the encounter.BowfinAmia calvaMorrison Springs County ParkWalton County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II R LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear9 April 2019
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Washtenaw Co., Michigan
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Amia evermanni (Jordan & Snyder); from the type.
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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Yet another trip to Baltzell leads to even bigger Bowfin in the spring run. We encountered one near the spring head, and this behemoth in the run. On this latest excursion, although the run is shallower than previous trips, it seems to yield something interesting every inch of the way. Baltzell SpringsChiopla River Water Management Area, Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), Jackson County Florida, USASeaLife DC1400 Sea Dragon 1200 Photo/Video/Dive Light
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Amia fusca (Quoy & Gaimard.
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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It's bad enough the Bowfin is often confused with the invasive Northern Snakehead, some of it's nicknames are less than favorable as well.The connotation of being a primitive or relict species isn't always positive.You would think having survived, physiologically unchanged for more than 100 million years, holding it's own with dinosaurs, would get them a little more credit. Their tenacious reputation, adaptability, and clean cut good looks, should get them a little more respect.Someone should at least name a football team named after them.BowfinAmia calvaBaltzell SpringsChiopla River Water Management Area, Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Jackson County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Amia lateralis (Valenciennes).
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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Unlike on previous occasions, this giant bowfin is more than a little camera shy. I'm still hoping that no eye infection, however horrible, can bring this behemoth down.BowfinIchetucknee Springs State ParkIchetucknee RiverSuwannee and Columbia Counties, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Amia maculifera (Garrett).
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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Amia Savayensis (Gunther).
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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At first, I was excited to see this big Bowfin again, but as soon as it turned around, I was shocked to see this side.Seemed a little sluggish, and wary of me; it dashed in and hid in the reeds as soon as it realized I was there.Whatever kind of injury or infections it is, it looks terrible, and It appears to be completely blind on that side. I can't imagine it will heal on it's own, but hopefully whatever the ailment is doesn't bring the whole beast down.BowfinIchetucknee Springs State ParkIchetucknee RiverSuwannee and Columbia Counties, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Amia snyderi (Jordan & Evermann); after Gunther.
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Nests of the Dogfish (Almia calva).
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Even amidst the bright green vegetation, this Bowfin blends in well in the shallows of the spring run. Baltzell SpringsChiopla River Water Management Area, Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), Jackson County Florida, USASeaLife DC1400
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Amia snyderi (Jordan & Evermann). Apogon snyderi Jordan & Evermann; Type