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Spotted suckers are widely found throughout the central, and southeastern [[United States]] and reach southern [[Canada]].<ref>[http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/Freshwaterfish_SpottedSucker.htm Freshwater Fish Idenitification]</ref> |
Spotted suckers are widely found throughout the central, and southeastern [[United States]] and reach southern [[Canada]].<ref>[http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/Freshwaterfish_SpottedSucker.htm Freshwater Fish Idenitification]</ref> |
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The spotted suckers inhabit deep pools of small to medium [[river]]s over [[clay]], [[sand]] or [[gravel]]. They are occasionally found in [[creek]]s and large rivers.<ref>[http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=2996 FishBase]</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:23, 8 January 2010
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The spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops) is a fish that is frequently encountered but unusually found in large numbers. The fish gets its name from 8-12 parallel rows of dark spots at the scale bases on the back and sides.
The fish has thin lips and a horizontal mouth. These fish can reach a length of about 19 inches (48 centimeters).[1]
Spotted suckers are widely found throughout the central, and southeastern United States and reach southern Canada.[2]
The spotted suckers inhabit deep pools of small to medium rivers over clay, sand or gravel. They are occasionally found in creeks and large rivers.[3]
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