Sacramento sucker
📖 Overview
Sacramento sucker (Catostomus occidentalis), first described by Ayres, 1854 is a large fish in the family Catostomidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 10 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sacramento sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sacramento sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Subtropical; 43°N - 36°N 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.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catostomus araeopus | Jordan | 1878 | Synonym |
| Catostomus humboldtianus | Snyder | 1908 | Synonym |
| Catostomus labiatus | Ayres | 1855 | Synonym |
| Catostomus occidentalis lacusanserinus | Fowler | 1913 | Synonym |
| Catostomus occidentalis occidentalis | - | - | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 52 records indexed .
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