Carpiodes cyprinus — Overview

Quillback Carpsucker learn more about names for this taxon

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Biology

Inhabits pools, backwaters and main channels of creeks and small to large rivers (Ref. 10294). Also occurs in lakes. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Feeds on bottom ooze and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 10294).

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