Razorback sucker
📖 Overview
Adults occur in silt-bottomed to rock-bottomed backwaters near strong current and deep pools in medium to large rivers, and impoundments .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Razorback sucker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Razorback sucker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 37°N - 34°N North America: Formerly throughout medium to large rivers of Colorado River basin from Wyoming and Colorado in USA to Baja California in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catostomus texanus | Abbott | 1860 | Synonym |
| Quassilabia cypho | Lockington | 1879 | Synonym |
| Xyrauchen uncompahgre | Jordan & Evermann | 1891 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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