Moxostoma Carolina
📖 Overview
Moxostoma Carolina (Moxostoma carolina) is a ray-finned fish of the family Catostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 17; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 38 - 39. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: circumpeduncle scales; deeply plicate lower lips; males with cephalic breeding tubercles; absence of dark and light stripes laterally along the body; lower lip angle generally less than 120º; males with cephalic breeding tubercles; embedded breast scales; interrupted supratemporal canal; unique mouth with cleft lower lip; and absence of a conspicuous black stripe on the lower lobe of the caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Moxostoma Carolina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Moxostoma Carolina is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Moxostoma Carolina is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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