Spotted Sucker
Minytrema melanops
The Spotted Sucker is a freshwater fish native to eastern North America, characterized by dark spots along its sides and a sucker-like mouth used for feeding on bottom materials.
Spotted Sucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Minytrema melanops
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in clear streams and rivers with rocky or sandy bottoms throughout the southeastern United States. They prefer moderate to swift currents and are typically found in deeper pools. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted sucker 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™ worksSpotted Sucker questions people ask
Spotted Sucker is Minytrema melanops.
A typical spotted sucker runs 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted sucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in clear streams and rivers with rocky or sandy bottoms throughout the southeastern United States. They prefer moderate to swift currents and are typically found in deeper pools. Not commonly targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species. 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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