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The spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops) is a species of sucker (fish) that is native to eastern North America. The spotted sucker inhabits deep pools of small to medium rivers over clay, sand or gravel. They are occasionally found in creeks and large rivers.
The spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops) is a species of sucker (fish) that is native to eastern North America. The spotted sucker inhabits deep pools of small to medium rivers over clay, sand or gravel. They are occasionally found in creeks and large rivers.
For best results, feed a variety of high-quality foods and rotate your fishes' diet daily. Plecostomus Breeding Level - Difficult While not much is known about the spawning behavior of many rarer species, a fair number of suckermouth catfish have been bred in captivity.
Trophic level (Ref. 69278): 3.4 ±0.47 se; based on food items. Resilience (Ref. 120179 ): Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=6). Fishing Vulnerability (Ref. 59153 ): Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100).
These fish use their small sucker mouth to “vacuum” small insects or other invertebrates from lake or stream bottoms. Suckers play an important role in the ecology of many Florida waters, often providing food for game fish.
The spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops) is a species of sucker (fish) that is native to eastern North America. The spotted sucker inhabits deep pools of small to medium rivers over clay, sand or gravel.
This fish spawns in late spring or summer and feeds mainly on small insects and crustaceans. The Spotted Sucker has been found recently only in the Arkansas and Osage river systems. SPECIES PROTECTION AND CRITICAL HABITATS: DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITATS
