Longnose Sucker Catostomus catostomus
Identification
This sucker has a long snout and mottled body.
Location
Rare in Ohio
Size
8 to 20 inches
Diet
It feeds on insects algae and detritus.
Habitat
It occurs in northern streams.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It prefers cold clear water. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.
Population
The population is small and localized.
History
It has always been uncommon in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.
Facts
It is adapted to cold northern climates.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Insects algae detritus | Cold streams rivers | Northern Ohio