Joel Sartore Joel Sartore

National Geographic Photographer and Speaker

Keyword: Conservation Fisheries

Critically endangered (IUCN) Spring pygmy sunfish (Elassoma alabamae), one of the “desperate dozen” imperiled species in the southeast U.S.

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Critically endangered (IUCN) Spring pygmy sunfish (Elassoma alabamae), one of the “desperate dozen” imperiled species in the southeast U.S.

Picture of a Kentucky arrow darter (Etheostoma sagitta spilotum), a species of concern.

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A Kentucky arrow darter (Etheostoma sagitta spilotum), a species of concern.

A Tennessee darter (Etheostoma tennesseense) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

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A Tennessee darter (Etheostoma tennesseense) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

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A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

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A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

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A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

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A redline darter (Etheostoma rufilineatum) collected from Abrams Creek in Tennessee.

Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

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Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

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Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

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Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum) from the Elk River, West Virginia, population. (IUCN: Near Threatened)

Vulnerable (IUCN) and federally endangered boulder darter (Etheostoma wapiti) at the Conservation Fisheries, Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Vulnerable (IUCN) and federally endangered boulder darter (Etheostoma wapiti) at the Conservation Fisheries, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Yellowfin madtoms (Noturus flavipinnis) a vulnerable (IUCN) and federally threatened species at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center.

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Yellowfin madtoms (Noturus flavipinnis) a vulnerable (IUCN) and federally threatened species at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center.

A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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A school of endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

Endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnows (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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Endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnows (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

Endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnows (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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Endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnows (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

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An endangered (IUCN) Barrens topminnow (Fundulus julisia) at Conservation Fisheries, a native stream fish breeding center. With only found in the Barrens Plateau in middle Tennessee, these fish are one of the rarest in eastern North America.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. "sicklefin redhorse") a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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Sicklefin redhorse fish (Moxostoma sp. “sicklefin redhorse”) a rare and undescribed species of redhorse found only in the Blue Ridge section of the Little Tennessee River and Hiwassee River. Photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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A marbled newt (Triturus marmoratus) photographed at Conservation Fisheries, a breeding center for rare native stream fish.

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