Highland Stoneroller
NameHighland Stoneroller
Scientific NameCampostoma spadiceum
Common NamesHighland Stoneroller
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Cumberland River drainage, Tennessee River drainage
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesDarters, Sculpins, Other temperate minnows, Suckers
Description
The Highland Stoneroller is a North American minnow known for its distinctive cartilaginous lower jaw, which it uses to scrape algae from rocks. Males develop prominent breeding tubercles on their head during spawning season. These active bottom-dwellers are important grazers in cool, clear stream habitats.
