Aquatic Species at Risk, Black Redhorse (Moxostoma duquesnei)

Description: Aquatic Species at Risk, Black Redhorse (Moxostoma duquesnei)

SARA Status: Threatened

Several horizontal sections on this infographic show the following:

An illustration of the Black Redhorse, © Joseph R. Tomelleri, with the following aspects labelled:

• lack of transverse grooves on the lips and a snout that overhands the mouth
• tail and dorsal fin are slate grey
• 44 to 47 lateral line scales

The next section lists threats, including:

• contaminants
• sediment and nutrient loading
• climate change
• invasive species

A further section with an overall map of Ontario and a separate magnified map of southern Ontario notes that Canadian population exist in:

• lake Huron drainage including the Ausable, Bayfield, Maitland, Saugeen and Sauble rivers
• lake St. Clair drainage in the Thames River
• lake Erie drainage in the Grand River

A final section on the infographic notes that activities in or near water can harm aquatic species and lists what you can do:

• prevent contaminants from entering the water
• report any invasive species sightings to DFO
• protect sensitive habitat
• contact DFO before doing any in-water work

Version 2021-04