Moxostoma anisurum
(Silver Redhorse)
Fishes
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Common name: Silver Redhorse
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Native Range: Great Lakes, St. Lawrence, and Mississippi River basins (Page and Burr 2011).
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Moxostoma anisurum are found here.
Table last updated 12/3/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Ecology: This species is a benthic forager, consuming insect larvae, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, and detritus (Jenkins and Burkhead 1994).
Means of Introduction: Unknown.
Status: Unknown.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Jenkins, R.E., and N.M. Burkhead. 1994. Freshwater fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, MD.
Page, L.M., and B.M. Burr. 2011. Peterson field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. 2nd edition. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston, MA.
Other Resources:
Author:
Neilson, M.E.
Revision Date: 3/27/2014
Peer Review Date: 3/27/2014
Citation Information:
Neilson, M.E., 2024, Moxostoma anisurum (Rafinesque, 1820): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=2912, Revision Date: 3/27/2014, Peer Review Date: 3/27/2014, Access Date: 12/3/2024
This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information.
