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). |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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