Lost River sucker
📖 Overview
Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus), first described by Cope, 1879 is a large fish in the family Catostomidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 86.00 cm in maximum length and up to 4.500 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 57 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lost River sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lost River sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 43°N - 42°N North America: endemic to upper Klamath River Basin, including the Lost River in Oregon and Lower Klamath Lake sub-basins and Clear Lake Reservoir (Modoc Country) in California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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