Discover nature this week with Missouri fish. Color is important to fish. It’s used for camouflage, mate selection and defense. While easily seen in tropical aquarium fish, our native fishes also have special colors. For most fish species, spring and summer are the seasons when breeding coloration is at its peak. Missouri is home to more than 200 kinds of fish — more than are found in our neighboring states. In camouflage, the color of the fish imitates or blends with its surroundings. Most fish