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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Temperate

Harelip sucker

Moxostoma lacerum Jordan & Brayton, 1877
Max Length
31.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Harelip sucker (Moxostoma lacerum) 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 31.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Moxostoma lacerum
Authority
Jordan & Brayton, 1877
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
31.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Harelip sucker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Harelip sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Harelip sucker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Harelip sucker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate North America: Extinct; formerly in USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
31.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan & Brayton, 1877

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