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The Greater Jumprock

Greater Jumprock is a freshwater sucker native to the Apalachicola drainage. Clear rivers with rocky riffles and runs provide its characteristic adult habitat.

Drainage Range

Georgia and Alabama records belong to the Apalachicola drainage system. This geographic connection is more precise than a general southeastern United States label. Fish from a neighboring basin should receive an independent identification rather than inheriting this name from similar appearance.

Rocky Current

Adults occupy rocky riffles and runs in small to medium rivers. Both clear water and moving-water bottom habitat are part of the published account. A reservoir record or muddy pool should not be assumed from the habitat of another sucker species.

Length and Observations

The maximum reference is 44 centimeters total length. This includes the tail, unlike standard length. Useful photographs preserve the mouth, fin outlines and whole body, while a locality record should retain the river branch and the actual riffle or run where the fish occurred.

Keep the Apalachicola Connection

A tributary name linked to the larger Apalachicola system provides useful geographic context for a Greater Jumprock record.

All Lakes With Greater Jumprock

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Greater Jumprock records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.

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