Nearly one in three freshwater fish species now faces possible extinction, a statistic that reflects mounting pressure on ...

Scientists used AI to analyze 10,631 freshwater fish species and found that stable, connected rivers are critical for ...

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Researchers identified a new freshwater fish species in South Africa after years of genetic testing and analysis.

Whether it's redfin pickerel in the Kennebec River or sturgeon in the Great Lakes, nearly one-third of freshwater fish species are facing possible extinction, threatening food supplies, ecosystems and ...

Almost a quarter of freshwater creatures, from fish to dragonflies, are at a high risk of extinction worldwide, scientists have warned. The global assessment of freshwater animals on the International ...

Species numbers alone do not fully capture how ecosystems are changing. In a global study, scientists analyzed long-term data ...

The largest freshwater fish in North America, which was once abundant in California’s major rivers and San Francisco Bay, has declined in numbers to a point that state officials will consider whether ...

A dozen fish pulled from a South African river sparked years of debate before being confirmed as a new species.

The most extensive global assessment of freshwater animals to date has revealed that a quarter of all freshwater animal species on the IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction. The study found ...

A search for a fish lost to extinction led to a brand-new species hiding in a South African river.

RUTLAND — Vermont Fish and Wildlife today announced a Freshwater Drum caught in 2025 has been officially certified as a new ...