"Result of people releasing aquarium fish," they wrote. This diagnosis is supported by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data and ...

Beneath the surface of the crystalline waters of the Wekiva and Little Wekiva rivers lurk schools of prehistoric-looking fish that have captured the attention — and disdain — of state biologists.

Plecostomus (Hypostomus plecostomus) and the vermiculated sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus) are both commonly referred to as armored catfish. (San Antonio River Authority) SAN MARCOS, ...

FOR how beautiful and diverse nature is, the scientific names used to classify various living organisms are often rather dry – after all, the nomenclature is meant to serve a practical purpose, which ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — One of Central Texas’ most popular recreation destinations is in danger. An invasive fish, the Suckermouth Armored Catfish (or Plecostomus), entered the San Marcos River in ...

A suckermouth armored catfish is seen in this photo shared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Screengrab from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Facebook post. Hundreds of hard-to-kill ...

SAN ANTONIO — In record numbers, pandemic-weary people have been lured to the outdoors as a cure for cabin fever. Census counts on the San Antonio hike and bike trail system have never been higher, ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — They have suckers, they’re invasive and they’re swimming through Texas waterways right now. Earlier this month, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) said university researchers ...