| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 10 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Pacific Slope of USA from Mad River in north California to Salinas River in central California; throughout Sacramento-San Joaquin drainage from Goose Lake in Oregon to Kern River in California. Four susbpecies were recognized, but in need of study. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs usually in pools of clear, cool streams. Also found in lakes and impoundments (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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