Species FishLargescale Stoneroller

Largescale Stoneroller

Campostoma oligolepis

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Illustration of Largescale Stoneroller (Campostoma oligolepis)

This fish has a robust body and a distinctive scaleless patch on its lower jaw. They are known for their ability to roll over stones to find food.

Habitat
Clear, gravel-bottomed streams and rivers.
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and plant matter.
How common
Common

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