Moxostoma hubbsi Legendre, 1952
Copper redhorse
Moxostoma hubbsi
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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