Central Stoneroller,  Campostoma anomalum

 
Physical Description: 
�	Elongate, stocky body
�	Forked caudal fin
�	Inferior mouth; long snout, overhangs the mouth
�	Hard ridge on lower jaw
�	Tubercles present on male on head and body 
�	Dark olive-colored body
�	Dorsal and anal fins in spawning males have orange, black, and pale bands

Similar species: 
�	Bluefin stoneroller (Campostoma pauciradii)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 60-150 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Found in clear streams over a hard bottom in runs and riffles

Distribution in VA:
�	Found in all major drainages in Virginia except the Rappahannock and York 

Food Habits:  

�	Algae and detritus

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature in 1-5 years, depending on where they are 
�	Spawning occurs April to May in water at 13-25� 
�	Males territorial with same species only
�	Spawning occurs in gravel pools 
�	Males dig spawning pit 
�	Fecundity is 150-4,800 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Important bait fish and food
�	Common in its range

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland. 

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