Greater redhorse
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| Moxostoma valenciennesi (Jordan, 1885) |
The greater redhorse, Moxostoma valenciennesi, is a species of freshwater fish endemic to states in the northcentral and northeastern United States as well as Ontario and Quebec in Canada. It is typically found in clear, relatively fast-moving rivers and in both shallow and deep waters in some lakes.
The greater redhorse is the largest fish in its genus, averaging around 46 cm (18 in) and 2 kg (4.4 lb) and reaching a maximum size of 80 cm (31.5 in) and 5.9 kg (13 lb).
A bottom-feeder, it feeds on microcrustaceans, aquatic insects, detritus, and algae.
[edit] References
- Moxostoma valenciennesi (TSN 163947). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 6 June 2006.
- "Moxostoma valenciennesi". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. November 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.
- NatureServe - Moxostoma valenciennesi
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