Striped jumprock facts for kids
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The striped jumprock (scientific name: Moxostoma rupiscartes) is a cool freshwater fish found in North America. It belongs to a group of fish called Moxostoma.
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What Does the Striped Jumprock Look Like?
The striped jumprock has a body shaped like a cylinder. Its back is usually yellow-olive or brown. You can see clear, dark stripes along its back and sides. These stripes are often a bit wider than the lighter spaces between them.
Its fins can be a dark olive color or even orange. The top of its head, between its eyes, is either flat or slightly curved outwards. The fin on its back, called the dorsal fin, is usually straight or curves inward a little.
Young and Breeding Fish
In some places, the dorsal fin and the tail fin have a dark edge. When male striped jumprocks are ready to breed, they get a faint yellowish-brown stripe along their side. Young jumprocks look a bit different. They have four or five dark spots along their sides and a yellow tail fin.
Where Do Striped Jumprocks Live?
You can find the striped jumprock most often in the southeastern United States. This includes the states of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Specific Locations
These fish live in certain river systems. They are found in the rivers that flow into the Santee River. They also live in the rivers that feed the Altahama River. Another place they call home is the upper parts of the Chattahoochee River. It seems they might have also been introduced into the Pee Dee River system in North Carolina.
Their Favorite Home
Striped jumprocks love to live in rivers that have sandy or rocky bottoms. They prefer areas where the water flows quickly, like in riffles and runs. These are parts of rivers that are usually small or medium-sized.
See also
In Spanish: Moxostoma rupiscartes para niños
