Bluntnose Minnow
Pimephales notatus Bluntnose Minnow Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Bluegill
Lepomis macochrius Bluegill Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Black bullhead
Ameiurus melas Black bullhead Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Published Papers Using FOTR’s Citizen Science Data
Krabbenhoft & Kashian. 2020 Ecological Indicators. Citizen science data are a reliable complement to quantitative ecological assessments in urban rivers Former Bug Hunt Team Leader... Read More →
Bowfin
Amia calva The bowfin is the only member of an ancient line of fish that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Found in vegetated... Read More →
Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys obtusus Blacknose Dace Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Bullfrog
The state’s largest frog, the bullfrog, can grow up to 8 in. long and live up to 10 years. These frogs are not very common... Read More →
Green Frog
Green frogs are one of Michigan’s largest species, growing up to 6 in. long. They are widespread around the state where there are permanent ponds... Read More →
Eastern Gray Treefrog
There are two species of tree frogs in southeast Michigan; eastern gray tree frogs and Cope’s gray tree frogs. Visually there is no way to... Read More →
American Toad
The American toad is abundant all over the state and is the most commonly heard frog or toad species in the Rouge River Watershed. The... Read More →
