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Catostomus santaanae (Snyder, 1908) Santa Ana sucker |
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photo by
Ruvalcaba, A. |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Santa Ana River drainages in southern California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits clear, cool rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 31 October 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)c(iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||