The Shorthead Redhorse inhibits freshwater streams, lakes and rivers across North America. Their range expands from tributaries of Hudson Bay down to northern Texas. Their diet mainly consists of benthic invertebrates; however, they can also eat microcrustaceans and plant matter. Shorthead Redhorse eat the most insects out of all the sucker family. Their length ranges from 9-18 inches (22-46 cm) long, but occasionally have been found to reach up to 24-30 inches (60-76 cm). They normally weigh 1-3 pounds (0.4-1.3 kg) but can weigh up to 5 pounds (2.2 kg). Various baits are successful with Shorthead Redhorse, including worms, nightcrawlers, clams, shrimp, and canned meat. Bright-coloured sponges have also been known to work. Spawning normally begins in March/April in creeks and streams. Eggs are laid in nests that have been created by fanning away smaller substrate on the creek bottom. Typically these can be seen as a small area of clean gravel and sand. Shorthead Redhorse can be differentiated from other redhorse species by their red tail and a flat bottom lip angle. Additionally, their dorsal fin has a concave angle and has 12-13 rays. Source: Guidesly (https://guidesly.com/fishing/fish-species/shorthead-redhorse)