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Catostomus richardsoni Harper & Nichols , 1919 The white sucker ( Catostomus commersonii ) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] is a species of freshwater cypriniform fish inhabiting the upper Midwest and Northeast in North America , but it is also found as far south as Georgia and as far west as New Mexico .
Longnose suckers are easily confused with white suckers (Catostomus commersoni), which appear very similar. However, longnose suckers can be distinguished by their comparatively finer scales. [4] The longnose sucker is distinctive for its physical characteristics.
Catostomus commersoni: Native to the eastern slopes of Colorado and later introduced to the western slopes. The white sucker can usually be found in cool clear rivers, streams, and lakes. white suckers will usually be feeding on aquatic plants, algae, and invertebrates. [9]
The Catostomidae are almost exclusively native to North America. The only exceptions are Catostomus catostomus, found in both North America and Russia, and Myxocyprinus asiaticus found only in China. In the Ozarks they are a common food fish and a festival is held each year to celebrate them. [3]
Catostomus is a genus of fish belonging to the family Catostomidae, commonly known as suckers. This genus of fish usually lives in freshwater basins. [ 2 ] Most members of the genus are native to North America, but C. catostomus is also found in Russia.
Longnose sucker (Catostomus catostomus) White sucker (Catostomus commersoni) Creek chubsucker (Erimyzon oblongus) Northern hogsucker (Hypentelium nigricans) Golden redhorse (Moxostoma erythrurum) Shorthead redhorse (Moxostoma macrolepidotum)
White sucker, Catostomus commersoni; Non-game fish. Alewife, Alosa pseudoharengus (prohibited invasive) Allegheny pearl dace, Margariscus margarita;
Longnose sucker (Catostomus catostomus) White sucker (Catostomus commersonii) Largescale sucker (Catostomus macrocheilus) Quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus) Lake chubsucker (Erimyzon sucetta) Northern hog sucker (Hypentelium nigricans) Bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus) Black buffalo (Ictiobus niger) Spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops)