Spotted sucker
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| Species: | Minytrema melanops
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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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