Shorthead Redhorse

Sucker Family: Suckers are native fish and as their name implies, have sucker-like mouths with large lips and no teeth. They are suited to feed on the bottom and serve as forage for other fish.

Shorthead Redhorse Identification

• Larger scales than most other similar suckers
• Silvery color and reddish or orange fins

Notes

This redhorse is generally found in rivers.

Few anglers fish for redhorse in North Dakota.