Fishing for Alabama hogsucker

Hypentelium etowanum

The Alabama hogsucker is a freshwater fish known for its elongated body and distinctive, protruding mouth adapted for bottom-feeding. It inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers. Typically reaching 8-12 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on aquatic invertebrates and algae. The species is solitary and uses its sucker-like mouth to forage along rocky substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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