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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Owens sucker

Catostomus fumeiventris Miller, 1973
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
30.9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Owens sucker (Catostomus fumeiventris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Catostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Catostomus fumeiventris
Authority
Miller, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Owens sucker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Owens sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 37°N - 36°N North America: Owens River drainage in California, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.8±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Miller, 1973

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Owens Sucker
🌍CES pakaprovec kalifornský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .

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