Santa Ana sucker
📖 Overview
Santa Ana sucker (Pantosteus santaanae), first described by Snyder, 1908 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 4 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Santa Ana sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Santa Ana sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 35°N - 33°N North America: Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Santa Ana River drainages in southern California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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