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Catostomus occidentalis Ayres, 1854 Sacramento sucker |
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photo by
Reyes, R.C. |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 10 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Pacific Slope of USA from Mad River in north California to Salinas River in central California; throughout Sacramento-San Joaquin drainage from Goose Lake in Oregon to Kern River in California. Four susbpecies were recognized, but in need of study. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs usually in pools of clear, cool streams. Also found in lakes and impoundments (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||