What is another word for catostomus?
Pronunciation: [kˈatəstˌɒməs] (IPA) 
Catostomus is a genus of freshwater fish that belongs to the family Catostomidae, commonly referred to as the sucker family. Synonyms for Catostomus include the name "suckers," which is typically used to describe the entire family of fish, including other genera such as Moxostoma and Hypentelium. Other synonyms for Catostomus include "carp suckers," "bigmouth buffalo," "river carpsuckers," and "white suckers." These names are often used interchangeably to describe fish within the Catostomidae family. Overall, the name Catostomus has become well-established as the scientific name for this group of freshwater fish but alternative names and synonyms still refer to this family of fish with the prominent sucker-like mouths.
