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[taldridge0321]

I caught these three different fish in a mountain stream near Saluda, NC. The stream also contained Brook and Rainbow Trout.

 

The first one, I believe to be a White Sucker. The next one I caught in almost the same spot but had dark brown blotches on it and may be a Redhorse, possibly a Black Redhorse.

 

The third, was quite small and appeared to be dark brown and black, possibly again a Redhorse.

 

Thanks for any help, I enjoy knowing what species I catch.

 

Regards, Tim Aldridge

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[Dustin]

The first is not a white sucker, but is some type of redhorse or jumprock.  The next three are stonerollers.  The last two appear to be white suckers.

[gerald]

First one might be striped jumprock.  Agree with Dustin on stonerollers and white suckers for the others. The very small anterior scales are a good way to separate Catostomus (white sucker) from the Moxostoma/Scartomyzon clan (redhorses & jumprocks).

[taldridge0321]

Thanks for the replies, so are we prettty sure about the first pic being a Striped Jumprock?

 

Second fish is a Central Stoneroller?

 

Third a White Sucker? Thanks again fellows.

[Dustin]

No, we aren't certain about the first fish, but that is a logical choice.  We are certain about the stonerollers and white suckers.

[taldridge0321]

Sounds good, here are all the pics I have of the first fish. Sorry they are so blurry but I cant upload the file without reducing it in quality.

 

Thanks again for all the help guys, this is pretty interesting stuff actually.

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