Species FishCentral Stoneroller

Central Stoneroller

Campostoma anomalum

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Illustration of Central Stoneroller (Campostoma anomalum)

The Central Stoneroller is a small fish with a cylindrical body and a distinctive rounded snout. It is known for its unique behavior of rolling small pebbles in streams.

Habitat
Prefers gravel and rocky substrates in freshwater streams.
Diet
Feeds on algae and detritus.
How common
Common

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