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The Cui-ui (Chasmistes cujus) is a large, prehistoric-looking lake sucker endemic exclusively to the alkaline waters of Pyramid Lake in the Great Basin of Nevada. A sacred species of supreme cultural and historical significance to the Kooyooe Tukadu (Cui-ui Eaters)...
Fish > Suckerfishes & Loaches
The Black Redhorse (Moxostoma duquesnei) is an exceptionally sleek, cool-water freshwater fish native to the pristine upland streams of eastern North America. Named for its dark, slate-grey to dark olive dorsal coloration and silvery flanks, it was named by French...
Fish > Suckerfishes & Loaches
The Golden Redhorse (Moxostoma erythrurum) is one of the most widespread and attractively colored native suckers in North America’s river systems. Named for its shimmering brassy-golden scales and translucent slate-yellow fins, it is an essential benthic grazer...
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The Greater Redhorse (Moxostoma valenciennesi) is the undisputed giant of the redhorse genus, reaching lengths of over 30 inches and weights exceeding 12 pounds. Native to the northern glacial river basins of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence watersheds, this majestic...
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The River Redhorse (Moxostoma carinatum) is a large, handsome freshwater sucker native to the clear, powerful rivers of eastern North America. Instantly distinguished by its bright scarlet-red caudal and lower fins, brassy-bronze scales, and colossal pharyngeal throat...
