southeastern blue sucker
📖 Overview
southeastern blue sucker (Cycleptus meridionalis), first described by Burr & Mayden, 1999 is a large fish in the family Catostomidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 59.30 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 33 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for southeastern blue sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for southeastern blue sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Subtropical North America: Pearl, Pascagoula, and Alabama river systems.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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