| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / ShortheadRedhorse
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Shorthead Redhorse
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| Scientific Name: | Moxostoma macrolepidotum
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| Length or Size: | Usually up to 2 pounds.
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| Comment: | Named for small head. Red fins are characteristic of Redhorse family. Dark spots at the base of each scale. Found in small and large streams and also in lakes.
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