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SHORTHEAD REDHORSE
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Illustration by Dave Neely |
The Shorthead redhorse is a member of the Sucker family (Catostomidae). Although thought to be the most widespread redhorse, this species is easily killed by pollution and excessive siltation. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
Distribution of Shorthead redhorse 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 |