Mexican redhorse (Moxostoma austrinum)

Scientific name: Moxostoma austrinum Bean, 1880

The Mexican redhorse (Moxostoma austrinum) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae. Native range: North America, Alamito Creek, Big Bend in Texas, USA and from Lerma River basin, Mexico.

Biology

Inhabits rocky runs and riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers. Often found near boulders in swift water.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Moxostoma austrinum
Family
Catostomidae (Suckers)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
49.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: Alamito Creek, Big Bend in Texas, USA and from Lerma River basin, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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