Local Austin fish–Dora
Hi Dora,
Since you are in Austin, I have two ideas for you. First, try calling the Biology Department on campus (UT). The departmental phone number is: 471-7102. See if there is a TA or instructor who would be willing to look at your fish. Take them up there in a jar. As for parking, there is a section of metered spaces for visitors near the Littlefield house on the west side of campus, just east of Guadalupe, not too far south of the Communications Buildings, and near the Biology Ponds & greenhouse. If someone will agree over the phone to look at them, ask them for better directions than I can give you, ha.
The other idea is to call up Caroline at Amazonia (on Airport Blvd.) or check with the folks at AquaTek on Burnet Road. Caroline is mostly a cichlid-ophile but knows lots of other fish too, including some native fish. She is nice but may be a little hard to reach. As for AquaTek, Marcus is a nice guy and will probably try to help you out but his speciality is dwarf cichlids of South America.
My guess is they are a livebearer species, something similar to Gambusia affinis (aka Mosquito Fish). The minnow-like shape and coloration suggest that to me. I know there are lots of Gambusia in the Biology Ponds on campus, if you want to stop by and compare, especially in the lowest level pond (where most of the turtles are). Good luck to you!
Beverly
Peace, please!
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