Episode 2: Plainfin Midshipman

Ilana teaches Elizabeth and Hannah about the discovery, appearance, ecology and queerness of the plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus), a fluorescent fish found along the west coast of North America. Hint: for a little foreshadowing, their other common name is the California singing fish!

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Timestamps

Species introduction: 1:29

Description of the fish’s looks: 5:24

Plainfin midshipman ecology: 12:37

Queerness of the California singing fish: 23:08, 25:42

General discussion: 24:42, 35:49

Content warnings: discussion of reproduction and reproductive organs (26:02-26:52), foul language (33:15-33:17)

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Queerly Natural was created by Ilana Z, Hannah Roden, and Elizabeth Fuhrman. We are biologists fighting queerphobia, promoting underrepresented perspectives, teaching ecology, and helping queer people relate to the diverse organisms we live among on this beautiful planet! Our music is "Lo-Fi Music Guitar (Short Version)" by Migfus20 (https://freesound.org/people/Migfus20/sounds/578131/), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.