These fish species are hanging on by a thread, with the odds stacked against them.

America’s rarest fish species are facing an uphill battle for survival. Many of these unique creatures are fighting against time, with only a few individuals left in the wild. Their existence is threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and human activities, and without concerted conservation efforts, they could vanish forever.
Each of these fish represents a critical piece of biodiversity, and the fate of these species lies in our hands. But with proper protection and management, there is still hope that these rare species might recover and thrive. Read on to learn about some of the most endangered fish in America.