Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 9 years |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Rogue River drainage in southwestern Oregon, USA south to Trinity River drainage in northwestern California, USA. Reportedly rare in Jenny Creek in USA (Ref. 3881). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits silt-bottomed to rock-bottomed pools and runs of small to medium rivers. Occasionally found in impoundments. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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