MDC Biologists Document Endangered Grotto Sculpin Nest Sites
March 28, 2017
March 28, 2017
PERRYVILLE, Mo., March 28 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news release:
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) biologists are documenting reproduction of the endangered grotto sculpin in Perry County caves. The grotto sculpin is a small cave fish that is only found in Perry County. It is also unique because the species seems to be currently evolving. They have varying levels of pigment, and some have eyes while others don't, as the species adapts . . .
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) biologists are documenting reproduction of the endangered grotto sculpin in Perry County caves. The grotto sculpin is a small cave fish that is only found in Perry County. It is also unique because the species seems to be currently evolving. They have varying levels of pigment, and some have eyes while others don't, as the species adapts . . .