Catostomus latipinnis Baird & Girard, 1853 Flannelmouth sucker |
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photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
Max. size: | 56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 920.0 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Colorado River drainage from southwestern Wyoming to southern Arizona in the USA. | |||
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Biology: | Adults inhabit rocky pools, runs and riffles of medium to large rivers. Less often found in creeks and small rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |