What do birds and this fish have in common? A gizzard! 🐟 Meet the Gizzard Shad, a fish that eats mud, feeds bigger fish, and gives native freshwater mussels a ride. On this week's Fish of the Week podcast episode, we delve into the ecology of this fish, its role in nutrient cycling, and the infrequent presence of gizzards in fish. Our guests are Mike Vanni from Miami University and Richie Erickson from the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center. Catch the newest episode later today on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎣 Gizzard Shad. 📷 Florida Museum / Zachary Randall #AllTheFish #fishing usgs_wild