Silver Redhorse Moxostoma anisurum
Identification
This fish has a silver body and large scales. Its mouth is adapted for bottom feeding.
Location
Common statewide
Size
12 to 24 inches
Diet
It feeds on insects mollusks and detritus.
Habitat
It occurs in rivers and lakes.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is strong swimming and prefers clean water. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been native to Ohio.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.
Facts
It is one of several redhorse species in Ohio.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Insects mollusks detritus | Rivers lakes reservoirs | Statewide