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Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum (species), “Common Mullet”, “Common Redhorse”, “Northern Redhorse”, “Northern Shorthead Redhorse”, “Red Sucker”, “Short-Headed Mullet”, “Short-Headed Red-Horse”

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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. The shorthead redhorse is important to humans because it is a game fish. It is also important to anglers because of its role in the ecosystem; it is prey for larger game…

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