River Redhorse (Moxostoma carinatum)

Also known as Redhorse Sucker, Redhorse

Description

Also known as Redhorse Sucker, Redhorse.

Found in rocky pools and swift runs, of large creeks, lakes, and small to large rivers.
They feed on small molluscs.
Length - 77cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread North America

Suckerfish are fund in freshwaters they have thick fleshy lips with no teeth, but their throat has a single row of teeth with which to grind their food up against a roughed base plate. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/3000

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