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River Carpsucker The River Carpsucker (Carpiodes carpio) is a freshwater fish in the Catostomidae family. Native to North America in the inland United States and northern Mexico. Generally, lives about two to four year. However, may survive up to 10 years. Description of the River Carpsucker The River Carpsucker has a slightly arched back, with …
Highfin Carpsucker The Highfin Carpsucker (Carpiodes velifer) is a freshwater fish in the Catostomidae family. Native to south eastern and mid-western United States. Generally, live for 12 years. Description of the Highfin Carpsucker A silvery fish with a deep, rather thick body and a prominent long, sickle shaped dorsal fin. Reaches lengths up to 20 …
Quillback a Freshwater Omnivore The Quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus) is a freshwater fish in the sucker family. Native to North America. Other names include Quillback Carpsucker. The Quillback gets its names from the first several fin rays of the dorsal fin that form a long quill. Description of the Quillback A large, deep bodied, ectothermic fish …