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Quillback
Carpiodes cyprinus
The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus) is a type of freshwater fish of the sucker family. It is deeper-bodied than most suckers, leading to a carplike appearance. It can be distinguished from carp by the lack of barbels around the mouth.
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