Roanoke Logperch

You'll love this aloof little fish with the bulbous, piggy snout. Roanoke Logperches are built for rooting around and flipping things over in search of food. This episode covers everything from cuter-than-baby-Yoda juvenile logperches and their precarious habitats to headwater piracy (!) and the Endangered Species Act. Special shout out to the Roanoke Basin endemics and near endemics (this place is a hotspot!). Guest Jamie Roberts from Georgia Southern University enthusiastically shares his knowledge and love for this fish. 4/1/2024 update: Based on a review of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that the Roanoke Logperch is no longer at risk of extinction and has announced a proposal remove this species from endangered species list. This proposal is largely a result of successful Roanoke Logperch surveys and aquatic-restoration projects led by the Service and its partners.