Rustyside sucker
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky riffles and runs of swift mountain creeks and small rivers. Young occur in flowing pools.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rustyside sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rustyside sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 38°N - 37°N North America: Upper Dan River system (in Roanoke River drainage) in Virginia, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moxostoma hamiltoni | Raney & Lachner | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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