Carpiodes Explained

Carpiodes is a genus of suckers found in freshwater in North America.

Characteristics

The fish in this genus have a long and hook-shaped dorsal fin. They have a silver body and a white to orange pelvic fin. They have a complete lateral line, and have a two-chambered gas chamber.^[1]

Species

There are currently three recognized species in the genus:

• River carpsucker, Carpiodes carpio (Rafinesque, 1820)
• Quillback, Carpiodes cyprinus (Lesueur, 1817)
• Highfin carpsucker, Carpiodes velifer (Rafinesque, 1820)

Notes and References

1. Book: Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of North America North of Mexico. Page. Lawrence M.. Burr. Brooks M.. 2011. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 978-0547242064. 301. en.