The River redhorse, (Moxostoma carinatum), is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the eastern half of the United States and southeastern Canada. Their weight ranges from 2-10 lbs. It is typically found in clear, large creeks and rivers, though it is sometimes also found in lakes. They are sometimes speared or caught with hook and line using crayfish or worms as bait.
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| - The River redhorse, (Moxostoma carinatum), is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the eastern half of the United States and southeastern Canada. Their weight ranges from 2-10 lbs. It is typically found in clear, large creeks and rivers, though it is sometimes also found in lakes. They are sometimes speared or caught with hook and line using crayfish or worms as bait.
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| - Big-sawed Sucker, River Mullet, Greater Redhorse, Redfin Redhorse and Redhorse Sucker.
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| - Eastern half of the United States and Southeastern Canada
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| - The River redhorse, (Moxostoma carinatum), is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the eastern half of the United States and southeastern Canada. Their weight ranges from 2-10 lbs. It is typically found in clear, large creeks and rivers, though it is sometimes also found in lakes. They are sometimes speared or caught with hook and line using crayfish or worms as bait. A bottom-feeder, it feeds on mussels, snails, crustaceans and immature aquatic insects. Its common names include Big-sawed sucker, river mullet, greater redhorse, redfin redhorse and redhorse sucker. It has the following characteristics.
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