Book Description

The copper redhorse is a large-scaled fish of the Catostomidae family (order Cypriniformes) found only in Quebec in rivers of the St. Lawrence Plain and at a few sites in the St. Lawrence River. This report provides an assessment of the status of this species. It includes information on its classification, physical characteristics, geographic distribution, habitat, biology (reproduction, growth, survival, physiology, dispersal, diet, behaviour, adaptability), population sizes & trends, the factors & threats limiting the population, the special significance of the species, and existing protection or other status of the species.