Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
The Silver Redhorse is a freshwater sucker species with a silvery body and reddish fins. It's primarily a bottom-feeding fish that feeds on aquatic invertebrates and detritus.
Silver Redhorse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Moxostoma anisurum
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Silver Redhorse inhabit clear streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms throughout the Great Lakes region and eastern United States. They are occasionally caught by anglers fishing with small baits near the bottom, though they are not typically targeted as a sport fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a silver 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™ worksSilver Redhorse questions people ask
Silver Redhorse is Moxostoma anisurum.
A typical silver redhorse runs 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every silver redhorse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Silver Redhorse inhabit clear streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms throughout the Great Lakes region and eastern United States. They are occasionally caught by anglers fishing with small baits near the bottom, though they are not typically targeted as a sport fish. 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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