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Spotted sucker
A species of Spotted sucker Scientific name : Minytrema melanops Genus : Spotted sucker
Spotted sucker, A species of Spotted sucker
Botanical name: Minytrema melanops
Genus: Spotted sucker
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Spotted sucker (Minytrema melanops) is a North American freshwater fish belonging to the sucker family. It is found in deeper sections of small and medium rivers in the eastern part of the continent. During the six years of its life, it goes through several stages, changing behavior from predatory to foraging at the bottom. Many details about its biology and population status remain unknown.
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People often ask
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How big does spotted sucker get?
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Where is spotted sucker native?
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How long does spotted sucker live?
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When is the spawning season for spotted sucker?
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Where does spotted sucker live?
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What does spotted sucker eat?
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Fish Order
Carp-like fish Family
Suckers Genus
Spotted sucker Species
Spotted sucker