Author: Robins & Robison, 1985
FBname: Ozark sculpin
Comments: This species prefers cool clear brooks and moderate to large streams and rivers usually with rapid flow and gravelly or rocky bottoms. Within these environment, it typically occurs in shallow, gravel-bottomed riffles or shoal regions with strong current. It is reported to often occur in thick growths of watercress (<i>Nasturtium officina</i>.  Little is known of its biology. Feeds also on crayfish (<i>Orconectes</i>); larvae of Trichoptera (Hydropsychidae), Plecoptera, Ephemeroptera, Diptera (<i>Chironomus, Simulium</i>), gastropods, elmid beetles and miscellaneous animal material, including other individuals of <i>C. hypselurus</i> (Ref. 121014).