Smallfin redhorse (Moxostoma robustum)

Scientific name: Moxostoma robustum Cope, 1870

Smallfin redhorse (Moxostoma robustum)

The Smallfin redhorse (Moxostoma robustum) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae.

Biology

Inhabits silty to rocky pools and slow runs of small to medium rivers. Also found in impoundments.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Moxostoma robustum
Family
Catostomidae (Suckers)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
42.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Atlantic Slope from Peedee River drainage in Virginia and Cape Fear River drainage in North Carolina to Oconee River system (Altamaha River drainage) in Georgia, USA.
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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