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Moxostoma austrinum Bean, 1880 Mexican redhorse |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||