RE: NANFA-- Yawning darters?

Chip Rinehart (crin_at_glassmaster.com)
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:49:55 -0500

Yep....I may have to spend a little more time watching my darters and
shiners to see if they do this also. Funny thing is, I haven't noticed any
other of my native killies doing this either, only the F.chrysotus and
lineolatus.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Crail, Todd [SMTP:tcrail_at_northshores.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 11:36 AM
> To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> Subject: RE: NANFA-- Yawning darters?
>
> Now that's really interesting Chip. These are all slow/dead water fish
> aren't
> they?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chip Rinehart
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 11:41 AM
> To: 'nanfa_at_aquaria.net'
> Subject: RE: NANFA-- Yawning darters?
>
>
> I've noticed this same behavior with my blackbanded and bluespotted
> sunfish
> as well as golden and lined topminnows. I have not seen my darters or
> shiners do it. I've often wondered why but have never bothered to ask.
> If
> anyone knows the answer, I'll be glad to listen. ;-)
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