NORTHERN HOGSUCKER
Hypentelium nigricans
Hypentelium nigricans
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The Northern hogsucker is a member of the Sucker
family (Catostomidae). Considered to be an aggressive feeder, this species has been known to overturn stones and gravel in search of food. Because of its highly camouflaged coloration, large schools of this species often go unnoticed by the casual observer. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
| Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of Northern hogsucker in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Catostomidae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Creek chubsucker | Erimyzon oblongus |
| Northern hogsucker | Hypentelium nigricans |
| Shorthead redhorse | Moxostoma macrolepidotum |
| White sucker | Catostomus commersoni |
| Golden redhorse | Moxostoma erythrurum |