Effects of Selenium toxicity on Lepomis (pan fish) & Creek Chub

Effects of selenium toxicity on two species of fish. (Upper) One of two Lepomis sp. hybrids caught at site 7 showing cranial-facial deformities typical of selenium toxicity. (Lower) Female creek chub (Semolitus atromaculatus) from site 10 with lordosis deformity typical of selenium toxicity.

- Lindberg

Creekchubs are incredibly important to aquatic environments because they create nests that provide areas for other species of fish to lay their eggs. Without these nests, there would be a lot less fish, of all species, in these creeks.