Alabama hog sucker
📖 Overview
Alabama hog sucker (Hypentelium etowanum), first described by Jordan, 1877 is a medium-sized fish in the family Catostomidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 23.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 Alabama hog sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alabama hog sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 35°N - 32°N North America: Chattahoochee River and Mobile Bay drainages in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and southeastern Tennessee in the USA; recently found in Baker Creek (in Tennessee River drainage), Polk County in Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Alabama Hog Sucker |
| 🌍CES | pakaprovec alabamský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Alabama-klippesugekarpe |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catostomus nigricans etowanus | Jordan | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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