Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
Max. size: |
86 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,500.0 g; max. reported age: 57 years |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
North America: endemic to upper Klamath River Basin, including the Lost River in Oregon and Lower Klamath Lake sub-basins and Clear Lake Reservoir (Modoc Country) in California, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in lakes, impoundments and deep pools of small to medium rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 November 2011 (B2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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