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Erimyzon

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Erimyzon
Erimyzon claviformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Catostomidae
Tribe: Erimyzoninae
Genus: Erimyzon
D. S. Jordan, 1876
Type species
Cyprinus oblongus
Mitchill, 1814

Erimyzon is a genus of suckers native to North America. There are currently four recognized species in this genus.

Species

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References

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  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Erimyzon". FishBase. August 2011 version.


Biology

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Chubsuckers live in creeks, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. They are commonly found near thick vegetation.

Diet

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Chubsucker species mainly consume aquatic insect larva. They can be seen "sucking" on the substrate of their watershed searching for a meal.