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White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii

White Suckers are bottom feeders that use thier big protruding lips to scoop up algae, plants and a wide variety of invertebrates. Young suckers can be used as bait for larger fish. When suckers are caught, thier meat is sold under the name "mullet" or "freshwater mullet".

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Rockland

Specimen #226

Date: April 2, 2012
Location: Stony Point, NY
Notes: In Stream near 9W.
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Specimen #226

Date: April 2, 2012
Location: Stony Point, NY
Notes: In Stream near 9W.

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