Shorthead Redhorse

The shorthead redhorse (Moxostoma macrolepidotum) is a wide-ranging species in North America. The shorthead redhorse is native to central and eastern North America. However, its range has expanded to include areas like the Hudson estuary and Grayson County, Texas. It inhabits small to large rivers and lakes, and lives in the benthic zone. Shorthead redhorse feed on benthic invertebrates and can consume plant material from the benthic environment that it inhabits. When it spawns, shorthead redhorse move into more shallow streams and spawn over gravel or rocky shoals. They will also spawn in springs with swift moving water.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Shorthead Redhorse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Moxostoma carinatum
• Moxostoma breviceps
• Moxostoma erythrurum
• Moxostoma anisurum
• Moxostoma valenciennesi
• Moxostoma collapsum

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Catostomidae

Genus

Moxostoma

Species

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

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