Snake River sucker
📖 Overview
Snake River sucker (Chasmistes muriei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Catostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Snake River sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snake River sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Subtropical; 44°N - 43°N North America: known only from one specimen collected in Snake River below Jackson Dam in Wyoming, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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