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Erimyzon claviformis (Girard, 1856) Western creek chubsucker |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA: Lower Greak Lakes and Mississippi River basins from southern Michigan and southeastern Wisconsin (extirpated) south to Gulf; Gulf Slope drainages from Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia to San Jacinto River in Texas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Very similar to eastern creek chubsucker Erimyzon oblongus, but has 9-11, usually 10 dorsal rays. Dorsal fin rounded. Presence of 5-8 dark blotches along side. Scales on lateral line 37-45 scales (Ref. 86798). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits silt-, sand- and gravel-bottomed pools of clear headwaters, creeks and small rivers, usually near submergent vegetation. Occasionally found in lakes (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||