Fishing for Roanoke hogsucker

Hypentelium roanokense

The Roanoke hogsucker is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive flattened head and sucker-like mouth. It inhabits clear, rocky streams in the southeastern United States. Typically reaching 8-12 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This species is known for its solitary and bottom-dwelling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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