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SuckermouthMinnow Common Name:
Suckermouth Minnow
 
 
Scientific Name: Phenacobius mirabilis

 

Length or Size: Reaches a length of 4 inches.

 

Comment: Prefers shallow, rapid streams rich in organic matter. Yellowish or slaty-olive above and silvery below. 7 dorsal rays. Dusky lateral band ends in deep-black, oblong spot on tail.