Mountain mullet is part of the Mugilidae family (grey mullets), a group whose members are mostly found in marine coastal waters worldwide. The mountain mullet goes against the flow (literally!) of its family by migrating far inland and spending most of its adult life in freshwater #25DaysofFishmas

Suwannee bass is one of the smaller members of the black bass genus (Micropterus) typically growing only ~8 in/21 cm long - though females grow faster + reach larger sizes than males. Mature fish often have turquoise blue coloration on the cheeks/belly that's brighter when breeding #25DaysofFishmas

This is the time of year when I find cryptic post it notes in my own handwriting that say things like “send email”, with no additional details

Like the 7 other living species of gars, Florida gar have unmistakable long slender bodies, beak-like jaws, and interlocking diamond-shaped scales. They’re one of the smaller gars, often ~2 ft (0.6 m) long - compare that to the alligator gar which can grow to nearly 10 ft (3 m)! #25DaysofFishmas

The Christmas darter is one of ~200 species of darters (fish in a group called Etheostomatinae) that are all native to North America + mostly found east of the Rocky Mountains. Christmas darters are Tiny Tims, typically only growing <2 in (5 cm) long #25DaysofFishmas

To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, transcript (unofficial is fine), and contact information for three references to Dr. Liz Mandeville, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please apply by December 15, 2025 for full consideration.

NMU is located in Marquette, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Marquette is a small but vibrant city on the southern shore of Lake Superior, located close to beautiful natural areas. It’s a great place to live and work, and the proximity to many of our field sites is an advantage.

The Mandeville Lab is an inclusive environment that supports researchers with diverse identities, and encourages applications from students who are members of historically excluded or marginalized groups.

All projects will involve analysis of high resolution genomic data. No prior computational experience is required, but applicants must be enthusiastic about building their computational skills.

Candidates interested in evolution, fish biology, ecology, genetics, conservation, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Desired qualifications include strong writing skills, excellent critical thinking, and the ability to balance working independently and collaboratively.

Research in our lab focuses on how evolutionary processes shape freshwater fish biodiversity. Possible focus areas include hybridization, effects of anthropogenic disturbance, population connectivity, and fish sex determination mechanisms.

(shoutout to postdoc @spiritofcavalia.bsky.social for the amazing illustration)

I signed up for the Noquemanon Ski Marathon- hopefully we get enough snow for it

Ooh nice. I have been looking forward to ski season too

We’re trying over here!