| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
64 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 33 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
North America: endemic to the upper Klamath River Basin, including the Lost River in Oregon and Lower Klamath Lake sub-basins and Clear Lake Reservoir in California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually found near vegetation around lake margin. Spawning occurs in lake tributaries. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 November 2011 (A2bc; B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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