Alabama Hog Sucker
NameAlabama Hog Sucker
Scientific NameHypentelium etowanum
Common NamesAlabama Hog Sucker, Etowah Hog Sucker
FamilyCatostomidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mobile River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther native stream fish, Darters, Shiners, Other suckers (similar size)
Description
The Alabama Hog Sucker is a unique bottom-dwelling freshwater fish native to the Mobile River basin in the southeastern United States. It is known for its distinctive hog-like snout, which it uses to root through rocky substrates for insect larvae and detritus. This species requires cool, highly oxygenated water with strong currents and a clean, rocky environment.
