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Deltistes luxatus (Cope, 1879) Lost River sucker |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 86 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,500.0 g; max. reported age: 57 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | 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. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in lakes, impoundments and deep pools of small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 November 2011 (B2ab(v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||