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Catostomus

Catostomus

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A freshwater fish like a sucker that lives in rivers and lakes in North America and parts of Asia
  • noun
  • /kæˈtɑːstəˌməs/
  • Specialized
: Catostomus
  • Species in the genus Catostomus are commonly known as suckers.

Examples

  • The Catostomus species are commonly found in freshwater rivers.

  • The longnose sucker, or Catostomus catostomus, is widespread in North American rivers.

  • Researchers documented several new Catostomus populations in the Great Basin area.

  • Did you know that Catostomus prefer slow-moving waters?

  • The Catostomus, commonly known as the white sucker, is often found in rivers and lakes across North America.

  • Researchers studied the Catostomus species to understand their role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • During our fishing trip, we caught several Catostomus that were swimming near the riverbed.

Surface Forms

Catostomus singular
Catostomus plural

Etymology

Catostomus comes from Greek parts kata- 'down' and stoma 'mouth'. It pictures the fish's mouth pointing down so it can suck food from the river bottom, which is why these freshwater fish are called 'suckers'.