Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
Max. size: |
56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 920.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Colorado River drainage from southwestern Wyoming to southern Arizona in the USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky pools, runs and riffles of medium to large rivers. Less often found in creeks and small rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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