Helminth Fauna of the Spotted Sucker, M̲i̲n̲y̲t̲r̲e̲m̲a̲ M̲e̲l̲a̲n̲̲o̲p̲s̲ (Rafinesque) and the Golden Redhorse Sucker, M̲o̲x̲o̲s̲t̲o̲m̲a̲ E̲r̲y̲t̲h̲r̲u̲r̲u̲m̲ (Rafinesque) (Pisces


Book Description

This study was undertaken to gain additional knowledge of the helminths of Minytrema melanops and Moxostoma erythrurum, establish new host records, and to determine geographical range extensions into the Commonwealth of Kentucky.




Updated Status Report on the Spotted Sucker, Minytrema Melanops, in Canada


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The spotted sucker, Minytrema melanops, is a medium sized catostomid fish that ranges through much of central and eastern North America but is rare in Canada, known only from the drainages of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. This report summarizes new information on the species in Canada following its assignment as a vulnerable species in 1983. Information is included on the fish's geographic distribution, protection status, and population size and trends. Concludes with an evaluation of the future of the species in Canada. A list of collection localities is appended.