Reproduction Comments: Spawns in spring and summer. Sexually mature in 3rd year (Becker 1983).
Habitat Type: Freshwater
Non-Migrant: Yes
Locally Migrant: Yes
Long Distance Migrant: No
Mobility and Migration Comments: May migrate between spawning and nonspawning habitats (Becker 1983).
Riverine Habitat(s): BIG RIVER, CREEK, Low gradient, MEDIUM RIVER, Moderate gradient, Pool, Riffle
Lacustrine Habitat(s): Shallow water
Special Habitat Factors: Benthic
Habitat Comments: In rivers, oxbows, sloughs, and ponds over sand or gravel bottom; generally in rivers where current is moderate to swift or in quiet water adjacent to river channels. May migrate in large numbers to shallow areas and to overflow pond of streams to spawn; may spawn over riffles.
Adult Food Habits: Herbivore, Invertivore
Immature Food Habits: Herbivore, Invertivore
Food Comments: Eats algae, ooze, and insects from bottom (Becker 1983).
Length: 13 inches
Source: Natureserve
