| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
61 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 15 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Lahontan basin in southeastern Oregon, Nevada and northeastern California, USA. Recently established naturally or through introduction into upper Sacramento River system in California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in various habitats but most common in large lakes such as Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake in Nevada, USA. Also found in pools along lower reaches of streams. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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