The Northern Hog Sucker is a stout-bodied fish with a distinctive flattened head and a dark, mottled pattern. A memorable fact is that it has a specialized mouth adapted for sucking algae and detritus from rocks.
Habitat
Found in clean, gravel-bottomed streams and rivers.
Diet
Primarily feeds on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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