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Silver Redhorse (Moxostoma anisurum)


Description: Silver Redhorse has thick lips, with grooves or “pimples” on its mouth and under its snout. It is also characterized by large scales, a gray caudal fin, a convex dorsal fin, and a notched lower lip. This species’ typical length is 635 mm.

Habitat: It is found in rock and mud bottom pools and runs of streams, and sometimes lakes.