Bowfins are “living fossils” with a lineage that goes back 200 million years. They are named for the shape of the top fin, seen when they cruise along the surface of the water. Fun facts about the bowfin: 🐟 Pennsylvania's Bowfin was redesignated as the Emerald Bowfin due to the deep emerald coloration on the male fins during spawning season. 🐟 Males develop a more pronounced tail "eyespot." 🐟 Males prepare bowl-shaped nests for spawning. Young often form “balls” and are guarded by males. 🐟 B