Category Archives: Murphys Point

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus). There is significant sexual dimorphism between the males and females of this species: males are black, white and red, whereas the females are streaked brown and white with a prominent white … Continue reading →

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis). Fallfish are one of the largest minnow species in North America, reaching over 40cm in length. Often mistaken for Creek Chub, the body of an adult is olive to golden-brown with dorsal … Continue reading →

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is Ontario’s smallest, but loudest, frog. Spring Peepers are under 4 cm in length, a bit smaller than other chorus frogs. The Latin name, Pseudacris crucifer, means cross-bearer and refers to their distinctive X-shaped mark on the … Continue reading →