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redhorse

American  
[red-hawrs] / ˈrɛdˌhɔrs /

noun

  1. any of several suckers of the genus Moxostoma, found in the fresh waters of North America, often having reddish fins.


Etymology

Origin of redhorse

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; red 1 + horse

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Golden redhorse showed a high rate of recapture.

From Fish Populations, Following a Drought, in the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers of Kansas by Deacon, James Everett

Short-headed redhorse typically occur in riffles, most commonly at the uppermost end where the water flows swiftly and is about two feet deep.

From Fish Populations, Following a Drought, in the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers of Kansas by Deacon, James Everett

These species, excepting the orange-throated darter and short-headed redhorse, occurred in a wide variety of habitats.

From Fish Populations, Following a Drought, in the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers of Kansas by Deacon, James Everett

The golden redhorse also increased in abundance from 1957 to 1959, but was most numerous at the upper Neosho station, whereas the other species occurred mainly at the lower stations.

From Fish Populations, Following a Drought, in the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers of Kansas by Deacon, James Everett

It seems that the golden redhorse is somewhat restricted in movement, at least for short periods.

From Fish Populations, Following a Drought, in the Neosho and Marais des Cygnes Rivers of Kansas by Deacon, James Everett

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