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Catostomus microps Rutter, 1908 Modoc sucker |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 18 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA (Ash and Turner creeks (Pit R. systen, n. California; Gosse Lake tributaries, s. Oregon). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow mud-bottomed pools of cool creeks (Ref. 5723). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||