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The Striped jumprock (Moxostoma rupiscartes) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
The striped jumprock is a sucker (Catostomidae) from the southeastern United States. The species has an elongate, silvery-brown body with fine dark lengthwise lines and an inferior, fleshy sucking mouth. It inhabits sandy to rocky shallows and runs of small to medium rivers. Sucking the bottom, it feeds on algae, growth, insect larvae and detritus from the surface of stones. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped jumprock?
The Striped jumprock has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Fine dark longitudinal lines and an inferior sucker mouth; bottom-sucking river sucker.
Where does the Striped jumprock live?
The Striped jumprock lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southeastern United States; sandy to rocky river shoals.
How big does the Striped jumprock get?
The Striped jumprock grows to a maximum of about 28 cm.
Is the Striped jumprock dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped jumprock is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Striped jumprock edible?
The Striped jumprock is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Moxostoma
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