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More than 200 kinds of fish occur in Missouri. Learn how Missouri's different kinds of fish are adapted to different kinds of habitat.

Fish Adaptations

Missouri fishes inhabit many different aquatic habitats—from riffles to oxbows. Some species have adapted to survive in many habitats, but few can survive in all of them. More

Fish Sizes

Missouri's fishes come in all sizes, from the least darter at 1 1/2 inches to the gigantic lake sturgeon, which can reach a length of 8 feet. More
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