Robust Redhorse Sucker Moxostoma robustum

Description:

Can be found in certain Georgia, North Carolina, andSouth Carolina rivers Largest known population is located in a 55-milestretch of the Oconee River, in southeast Georgia Can reach lengths of 28 inches and weigh up to 17.6pounds. Individuals can live at least 25 years Spawning occurs from late April to early June in watertemperatures of 64 - 68 degrees F Fertilized eggs are buried in gravel where young remainuntil they absorb the yolk-sac and can swim. Has large teeth used for crushing crustaceans (Asianclams), but also feeds on aquatic insects This species was thought to be extinct for almost 100years and was rediscovered in the Georgias OconeeRiver in 1991