Longnose Sucker

The longnose sucker is a cylindrical fish with a snout that completely overhangs a ventrally oriented mouth. The upper jaw lacks a scraping ridge, and the lower lips are deeply indented. The species is generally dark on the back and light on the belly, with small scales covering the body.

Longnose sucker illustration by Joseph R. Tomelleri.

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Habitat

Cold, clear streams and lakes; sometimes moderately warm waters and turbid waters. Spawns over loose gravel beds in riffle areas.

Fish
Catostomus catostomus