alabama hog sucker
| Scientific name | Hypentelium etowanum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Jordan |
| Year of description | 1877 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Catostomidae |
| Genus | Hypentelium |
Introduction
Hypentelium etowanum, commonly known as alabama hog sucker, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size22 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Average size22 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
How to recognize the alabama hog sucker ?
The alabama hog sucker measures between 22 and 25 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The alabama hog sucker is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The alabama hog sucker is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 25 °C
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The alabama hog sucker prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
Species of the same biotope
tennessee shiner
Leuciscidae
To go further
Species of the same family
Myxocyprinus asiaticus
Catostomidae
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Scientific partners
Species of the same family
Myxocyprinus asiaticus
Catostomidae
Species of the same biotope
tennessee shiner
Leuciscidae