Moxostoma austrinum Bean, 1880 Mexican redhorse |
photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
Max. size: | 49 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Alamito Creek, Big Bend in Texas, USA and from Lerma River basin, Mexico. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky runs and riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers. Often found near boulders in swift water. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |