Blue Sucker and Smallmouth buffalo

Photo By/Credit

Hagerty, Ryan/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
09/28/2016
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
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Blue sucker is a species of concern native to the Missouri and Mississippi River basins. Unlike most fish, blue suckers prefer high-velocity waters, much of which was lost due to dam construction. Blue sucker at Gavins Poin NFH. Smallmouth buffalo at Gavins Point NFH.
Subject tags
Species of concern
Rivers and streams
Fishes
Fisheries
Fish hatcheries