The Longnose sucker (Catostomus catostomus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 64 cm.
Description
The longnose sucker (Catostomus catostomus) is a freshwater sucker of North America and north-eastern Siberia, ranging from Canada and Alaska to the Great Lakes and farther south. It lives in clear, cold, deep water of lakes and tributary streams and grows to 64 centimetres. The torpedo-shaped body is reddish brown to dark brassy green above with a white belly; in the breeding season males develop a bright red stripe along the flank. The inferior, thick, papillose sucking mouth reflects a bottom diet of invertebrates. The species can live for about 20 years.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longnose sucker?
The Longnose sucker has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Longnose sucker live?
The Longnose sucker lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Longnose sucker get?
The Longnose sucker grows to a maximum of about 64 cm. On average the species is around 23 cm.
Is the Longnose sucker dangerous to humans?
No, the Longnose sucker is harmless to humans.
Is the Longnose sucker edible?
The Longnose sucker is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Catostomus
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