Eastern Creek Chubsucker

The creek chubsucker (Erimyzon oblongus) is a freshwater fish of the sucker family (Catostomidae). Description The creek chubsucker is one of three species in the genus Erimyzon from the family Catostomidae present in eastern North America, and is found primarily in one of two disjunct populations; either in the eastern Coastal Plain streams or in the mid-western streams east of the Central Plains. The creek chubsucker is typically found in vegetated rocky riffle areas, runs, and pools of clear freshwater.

Erimyzon est un genre de poissons "ventouse" téléostéens de la famille des Catostomidae et de l'ordre des Cypriniformes. Le genre se rencontre en Amérique du Nord.

Erimyzon oblongus es una especie de peces de la familia Catostomidae en el orden de los Cypriniformes. Morfología • Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 37,6 cm de longitud total. ​​ Alimentación Come microcrustáceos, insectos acuáticos y algas.