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The Black redhorse (Moxostoma duquesnii) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 51 cm.
Eastern North America, in the basin of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi, from Ontario to Alabama and Oklahoma.
Description
The black redhorse is a sucker (family Catostomidae) of eastern North America. The species grows to about 51 cm and has an elongate, silvery-grey body with an inferior, fleshy sucking mouth. It inhabits sand- to rock-bottomed pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers, and also occurs in impoundments. Its diet consists of small benthic invertebrates, especially small crustaceans and midge larvae. It is a potamodromous species that migrates within fresh water to spawn, with a lifespan of up to about ten years. The fish is harmless to humans and popular with anglers.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black redhorse?
The Black redhorse has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Sucker with an inferior, fleshy mouth; migrates within fresh water (potamodromous) to spawn.
Where does the Black redhorse live?
The Black redhorse lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern North America, in the basin of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi, from Ontario to Alabama and Oklahoma.
How big does the Black redhorse get?
The Black redhorse grows to a maximum of about 51 cm.
Is the Black redhorse dangerous to humans?
No, the Black redhorse is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Black redhorse edible?
The Black redhorse is rarely eaten.
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