NATR 252 - Ichthyology Prof. Snyder
Fish ID and Use of Dichotomous Keys
1. Beginning with the family key, key your fish to species. Use the space provided below to
track you work.
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Family ____________________ Species _____________________
Which other families most resemble the family of your specimen?
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Which specific characteristics does your specimen share with these species?
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Which specific characteristics are used to distinguish between these families?
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Which species most resemble the species of your specimen?
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Which specific characteristics does your specimen share with these species?
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Which specific characteristics are used to distinguish between these species?
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