The average life span of the shorthead redhorse varies depending on location. More northern locations with cooler water tend to have shorthead redhorse that can live to be approximately 20 years of age. Typical adult size is  in length, and , although some individuals can reach up to  in length and  in weight.
The average life span of shorthead redhorse differs based on location. In colder northern regions with cool waters, these fish typically live for around 20 years. Their typical length is , and larger specimens can reach up to .