Moxostoma hubbsi Legendre, 1952 Copper redhorse |
photo by
Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada |
Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
Max. size: | 72 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: St. Lawrence River drainage in Quebec, Canada. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in rocky pools, backwaters and swift runs of medium to large rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 November 2007 (A2c; B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |