19 beautiful fish species that live only in Alabama—find out why

ByPat Byington
LAST UPDATED08/26/24

Reviewed by: Sharron Swain

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As one of the most biodiverse states in the country, Alabama has many creatures and plants that are found nowhere else on Planet Earth.

In this series, we’ll take an in-depth look at how and why there are unique-to-Alabama fish, plants and countless other critters.

Join us on that journey.

Let’s begin with the 19 fish species you won’t find anywhere else.

Check out our first story—19 beautiful fish species that live only in Alabama—find out why.

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Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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