Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
The Golden Redhorse is a medium-sized sucker species native to North America's freshwater systems. It has a golden-bronze coloration with a subterminal mouth adapted for bottom feeding.
Golden Redhorse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Moxostoma erythrurum
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Golden Redhorse inhabit clear streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms throughout the eastern United States. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species, as they are not commonly pursued as sport fish. They feed primarily on aquatic invertebrates and small mollusks.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a golden redhorse through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGolden Redhorse questions people ask
Golden Redhorse is Moxostoma erythrurum.
A typical golden redhorse runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every golden redhorse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Golden Redhorse inhabit clear streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms throughout the eastern United States. They are typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species, as they are not commonly pursued as sport fish. They feed primarily on aquatic invertebrates and small mollusks. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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