Shortnose sucker
📖 Overview
Shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) 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 64 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shortnose sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortnose sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 43°N - 42°N North America: endemic to the upper Klamath River Basin, including the Lost River in Oregon and Lower Klamath Lake sub-basins and Clear Lake Reservoir in California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | short-nose sucker · Shortnose Sucker |
| 🌍CES | pakaprovec krátkohlavý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Коротконосый чукучан |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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