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The Lake chubsucker (Erimyzon sucetta) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 41 cm.
North America; lakes, swamps and standing waters of the eastern United States.
Description
The lake chubsucker is a North American sucker of the family Catostomidae. The species grows to about 41 cm and has a stocky, bronze-brown body with an inferior, fleshy sucking mouth. It inhabits lakes, swamps, ponds and standing waters over bottoms of silt, sand or debris and is rarely found in streams. With its sucking mouth it searches the bottom for microcrustaceans and midge larvae. Juveniles often have a dark lateral stripe that fades in adults. The lake chubsucker is a peaceful bottom fish that is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lake chubsucker?
The Lake chubsucker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Inferior sucker mouth; juveniles with a dark longitudinal stripe that fades in adults.
Where does the Lake chubsucker live?
The Lake chubsucker lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America; lakes, swamps and standing waters of the eastern United States.
How big does the Lake chubsucker get?
The Lake chubsucker grows to a maximum of about 41 cm. On average the species is around 26 cm.
Is the Lake chubsucker dangerous to humans?
No, the Lake chubsucker is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Lake chubsucker edible?
The Lake chubsucker is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Erimyzon
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