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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Temperate

Modoc sucker

Catostomus microps Rutter, 1908
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Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
18 yrs
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
15 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Modoc sucker is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Catostomus microps
Authority
Rutter, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
34 cm
Lifespan
18 years
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Modoc sucker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Modoc sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Modoc sucker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Modoc sucker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 41°N - 40°N North America: USA (Ash and Turner creeks (Pit R.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
34cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Rutter, 1908

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