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Modoc sucker (Catostomus microps) fish species information

Scientific Name
Catostomus microps

Common Name
Modoc sucker

Biology
Inhabits shallow mud-bottomed pools of cool creeks.

Classification

Classified By
Rutter, 1908
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Suckers (Catostomidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Ash, Turner and Willow creeks (Pit River system) in north California, USA.
Range
41°N - 40°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2.79 s.e. 0.32 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
34.0 cm
Common Length
15.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tmax=18)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Endangered (EN) (B1+2c, C1)